News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
The Importance of Purpose and Mission: A Nonprofit Management Lunch & Learn Discussion
Former New York City Social Services Commissioner Gary P. Jenkins joined Dr. Basil Smikle, Jr. for the program’s Program Director Lunch and Learn webinar series.
Van Life in NYC: A Sustainability Management Student’s Unique Living Experience
For SPS student Gerardo Rios Garcia, living in a converted van has been part of a larger commitment to balancing adventure with his academic goals in sustainability.
The Fires of L.A. and the Crisis of Climate Resiliency
We need a national system of home and community insurance to manage large-scale, post-disaster reconstruction.
How Nonprofit Leaders Can Navigate Post-Election Challenges in the Field
Columbia’s Nonprofit Management graduate program recently hosted an event that gave students and alumni the opportunity to meet Program Director Dr. Basil A. Smikle, Jr.
Excelling in Finance Is More Than Memorizing Theories
Columbia’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program equips students to analyze trends, apply knowledge, and communicate insights, writes ERM lecturer Owen Lau.
Nuclear Renaissance: The Rebirth of Power and Protection
“In this era, data is the new gold, and energy the pickaxe,” writes Insurance Management course associate Cory Mangum. “The insurance industry … must rise to meet the moment.”
Investing in Yourself: Leveraging Education to Drive Wealth Management Success
Wealth management industry veteran Todd Cassler shares insights on the value of targeted education and balancing work and personal growth.
A Journey of Peace, Sustainability, and Learning in Hiroshima
An intensive two-week program in Japan explored vital sustainability issues, the legacy of Hiroshima, and the importance of local action for global change.
Operational Versus Symbolic Environmental Sustainability Management
Local government and the private sector will continue to drive progress in building a sustainable economy.
Peacebuilding in a “City at Peace”: The Role of Academic Engagement in Medellín
Since 2014, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution faculty have met with Colombian social activists and academics to discuss the current state of peace.
Searching for Certainty in An Uncertain World
Even in this uncertain and unstable world, somehow, we will manage to make 2025 better than 2024.
The Transformative Power of Diversity: A Conversation with Female Investors and Entrepreneurs
The SPS Entrepreneurs Network welcomed female investors in a discussion about the current state of diversity in the private equity and venture capital sector, and its potential for the future.