News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
This Recent Alumna Is Already Creating Lasting Impact in the Public Sector
Niveditha Girish Hesaraghatta shares what she learned as an Applied Analytics student and how it empowered her to make a difference in her work at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
A Fresh Perspective on Business Analytics from a Master in the Field
IKNS lecturer Katherine Koontz shares what AI could mean for the future of data-driven business decisions.
The Fact-Free Opposition to Congestion Pricing in New York
While it is too early to judge the impact of the congestion pricing fee, early indicators are positive.
Building a Better NYC: How a Construction Administration Alum Is Shaping His City’s Urban Landscape
Sam McTavey (’25SPS, CNAD) shares insights on managing NYC’s construction regulations and leading transformative projects like the LaGuardia Airport redevelopment.
An International Student Perspective: Bringing Nonprofit Management Lessons Back to Kenya
At a recent program information session, Betty A. Odhiambo spoke about her experience at SPS and the nonprofit sector in Africa.
How Do You Teach the Art of Listening?
Columbia's Pedagogy of Listening Lab, which collaborates with the M.S. in Narrative Medicine program and SPS faculty members, recently held a symposium for educators. (Columbia News)
Shaping International Policy in a Tech-Driven World
Lelani Pacific-Jack, a Columbia SPS CUNY Fellow and M.S. in Technology Management student, applies her passion for cross-cultural communication to the tech management field.
New Online Political Analytics Graduate Format Enables Students to Learn from Anywhere
The new online option expands access to learners around the globe and provides greater flexibility for mid-career working professionals and students.
The High Level of Public Support for Environmental Protection in the U.S.
If eliminating policies that protect the planet results in polluted air and unsafe water, the American public will push back.
Scouting and Developing Insurance Talent One Individual at a Time
Over the past two years, M.P.S. in Insurance Management Program Director Teresa Chan has been kindling an unlikely connection—one that ultimately led to an encouraging career success story.
Faculty Spotlight: Protecting the Earth's Future by Exploring the Oceans' Past
Professor Braddock Linsley discusses his research in paleoceanography and the evolution of the M.S. in Sustainability Science program.
How to Thrive at an Ivy League University: 7 Key Lessons from My First Semester at Columbia
M.S. in Technology Management student Ben Jakob Zulechner shares insights on how to make the most of your time at Columbia.