News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Innovative Insurance Accelerator Takes On the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow

The former head of Lloyd’s Lab North America spoke with Insurance Management students and faculty about how the start-up program supports much-needed innovation in the insurance industry.

Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Strategic Communication Through the Practicum

Strategic Communication lecturer Matthew Sawyer on what his students learned about AI in their Practicum course and corresponding internships.

Helene’s Human Cost: The Critical Role of Insurance in the Aftermath of Disaster

"This is why we insurance professionals are here; why insurance exists. We can’t replace the lives lost, but we can help people recover financially and sometimes do even more."

Building Institutional Strength: Why Leadership and Management Matter

M.S. in Nonprofit Management Lecturer Tom Watson on the lessons he learned while working as a consultant to the Tuskegee Airmen.

Are My Senior Moments Normal Brain Aging or a Sign of Dementia?

Dr. Robert Klitzman, M.S. in Bioethics program director, on the difference between normal brain aging and signs of cognitive impairment. (The Washington Post)

Responding to Climate Panic

I am optimistic about addressing climate change because of the enthusiasm and awareness I saw throughout NYC last week.

Faculty Spotlight: Transforming Private Markets with Sustainability Value Creation

Sustainability Management lecturer Angela Jhanji shares insights into the future of the industry's rapidly changing landscape.

Wealth Management Residency Welcomes Students from Across the Globe

The residency orients students to the online format, fosters team-building, and introduces Columbia’s extensive resources.

Insurance Management Residency Welcomes New Cohort to the SPS Program

Students built new relationships that will carry them through the next 16 months and beyond.

Keeping Our Brains Healthy as We Age

Bioethics Program Director was recently featured on Washington Post Live discussing ageism and how to keep our brains healthy. (The Washington Post)

The 2024 Election Has Been "Unprecedented," but the Polls Tell Another Story

Political Analytics program director, Greg Wawro, and adviser, Doug Usher, offer insights into presidential polling ahead of the 2024 election. (The Hill)

Construction Capstone Students Explore the Most Urgent Infrastructure Program in America

Students surveyed progress on the first new rail tunnel built under the Hudson River in more than a century.