News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
The Connection Between Environmental Risk, Financial Risk, and Data-Based Sustainability Management
Management must understand sustainability metrics and environmental risk and integrate that knowledge into routine decisions.
Introducing New SPS Student Government President Emily Taylor
Taylor is using her experience as a paralegal to support SPS students and update operating procedures.
The Extraordinary Career and Impact of M.S. in Bioethics Advisory Board Member Dr. Kenneth Prager
Dr. Prager is a leading bioethicist and physician with more than five decades of experience at Columbia.
A Data Strategy for Successful AI Adoption
A recent paper co-authored by an M.P.S. in Insurance Management lecturer explores how organizations can derive measurable value from investments in AI.
Facilities and Operations Partners with Columbia SPS for Construction Administration "Lunch and Learn" Event
More than 35 Facilities and Operations staff members attended the program to familiarize themselves with an educational offering that many of their colleagues have benefited from. (CUFO)
Celebrating Five Years Since the Launch of Columbia University’s Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) Programs
These first-of-their-kind Ivy League programs were built on a vision for accelerating the advancement of working professionals in their respective fields.
A Visit to Staten Island Brings Sustainability Efforts to Life for Construction Administration Students
“When you get to see sustainability and resiliency come to life, you realize that you are engaged in more than a memorable experience at Columbia University.”
Funding Mass Transit and the Politicization of Congestion Pricing
New York City’s mass transit system needs better management, improved fare collection, and more sources of revenue.
From Classroom to Campaign: The Capstone Experience in Political Analytics
Columbia SPS’s inaugural Political Analytics cohort explored real-world political challenges in their culminating projects.
Why Climate-Tech Momentum Might Prevail Over Anti-Green Policies
Senior Vice Dean Steve Cohen recently spoke about the trend towards renewable energy and electric vehicles isn't going awauy. (Tech Brew)
How a Narrative Medicine Alum and Professor Are Reimagining the Future of Child Welfare and Health Care
In an article published in The Lancet, M.S. in Narrative Medicine professor Dr. Sayantani DasGupta and program alum Dr. Jocelyn Brown propose a shift from punitive child welfare practices to a supportive approach.
Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. On His Journey to Becoming Director of Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management Program
We recently spoke to Smikle about his background, career path, and his goal of preparing the next generation of advocates and leaders to maximize their impact on the world.