News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Student

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.

Student

SPS Students Gain Insights from Top Negotiators at Prestigious Conferences in Zurich and NYC

Two Negotiation and Conflict Resolution students share their experiences at a pair of recent events hosted by the Schranner Negotiation Institute.

School

AI-Powered Bot Detection Tool by Shepherd Wins This Year's Greater Good Challenge

Students and alumni teamed up to present innovative solutions to timely global problems.

Faculty

Concrete vs. Timber: Rethinking Our Homes in the Face of Wildfires

“It’s time to rethink the way we build American homes, before climate change forces us to,” writes M.S. in Construction Management Senior Lecturer Evangelia Ieronymaki.

Alumni

Taking Risks as a Risk Management Specialist

Caroline Moynihan (’24SPS, Enterprise Risk Management) shares her experience in the risk management sector and how her career journey led her to Columbia SPS.

Faculty

Disruption as a Governing Strategy

Rapid disruption of federal funding will have a non-trivial impact on the economy.

Student

An Insurance Management Student's Mission to Support Underserved Communities

Nimo Adam (’26SPS) is pursuing her master’s in Insurance Management to expand her expertise and develop innovative solutions to industry challenges.

Faculty, In the Media

Nonprofit’s Lawsuit over the Federal Funding Freeze Is Part of an ‘Avalanche’ of Litigation

Tom Watson, a lecturer in the M.S. in Nonprofit Management program, speaks on the collective action of nonprofits in response to President Trump's executive order on federal funding. (The Associated Press)

Student

From Climate Anxiety to Climate Action

“I’m still very worried about climate change. But worry is a catalyst, not a burden.”

Faculty

Anthony Fauci Speaks at Virtual SPS Fireside Chat

The former medical advisor discussed his career in public health and service to the office of the presidency. (Columbia Spectator)

Faculty

The Clean Air Act and the Danger and Limits of Right-Wing Ideology

We have seen a long and gradual process of balancing our economic and environmental goals, exemplified by the Clean Air Act.

Alumni, Student

A Celebration of SPS Students and a Welcome into the Alumni Community

Over 200 students, faculty, alumni, and staff gathered at the Italian Academy to celebrate the transition of current students to alumni.