News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

From Classroom to Industry Impact: Anthony Pollmeier on Building the Future of Insurance

RISE 35 Under 35 honoree Anthony Pollmeier reflects on how Columbia SPS shaped his approach to insurance, and how he’s working to build a stronger talent pipeline through education, mentorship, and industry innovation.

Finding Clarity Through Enterprise Risk Management at SPS

An Enterprise Risk Management alumnus shares how studying at Columbia SPS reshaped his understanding of risk, decision-making, and professional growth.

Why Biodiversity Analytics Is Becoming Business-Critical

Industry leaders at Columbia SPS’ Biodiversity Analytics webinar examined how biodiversity loss is reshaping business risk and decision-making.

War on wind power will jeopardize our energy future and cost Americans billions

Steven Cohen, Director of the Columbia University Sustainability Management program at SPS, was quoted in a recent Los Angeles Times column examining the future of wind power and renewable energy policy in the United States. (LA Times)

The Joy and Promise of Graduation Season

Graduation season is a powerful celebration of perseverance, community, and lifelong learning.

Columbia SPS Graduation 2026

Watch the video: The 2026 Columbia SPS Graduation Student Marshals reflect on the moments, mentorship, and community that shaped their Columbia SPS experience and the advice they would give future students.

From Fighting Financial Crime to Advancing Global Equity

M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution alumna and Dean’s Excellence Award winner Noëlle Demole combines work in financial crime prevention, anti-trafficking research, nonprofit leadership, and women’s health advocacy to create systemic change for vulnerable communities around the world.

A Columbia Legacy Across Generations: Reflections from Two Generations of Columbia Graduates

A father and son reflect on their journeys through Columbia, offering two perspectives on education, legacy, and learning across generations.

Meet the 2026 Student Marshals

Hear from some exceptional students who have been chosen to represent their master’s programs at graduation.

Connecting Habitats, From New York to South Africa

Wendy Hapgood, Sustainability Management lecturer and cofounder of the Wild Tomorrow Fund, shares her story of leaving corporate work to build a major protected area for wildlife.

Keep Scattering: Reimagining the Nonprofit Sector

Drawing on experiences in the M.S. in Nonprofit Management program, Andrew Jamieson examines the quiet, lasting work of building a more equitable sector.

Legitimizing New York City’s Street Vendors and Governing for all New Yorkers

NYC should reform street vendor licensing and enforcement to create fair inclusive governance for businesses and residents.