Sports Management News
What Sports Management Students Learned from COVID‑19 Challenges
M.S. in Sports Management Program Director Scott Rosner comments on how students adapted to the unprecedented circumstances brought on by COVID-19. (Sports Business Journal)
Tips from the Pros: Bill Squires
The M.S. in Sports Management lecturer recounts two major events he helped operate: Nelson Mandela’s first U.S. public appearance at Yankee Stadium and Pope John Paul II’s mass at Giants Stadium. (CoverMaster)
Championing Women’s Sports in the Classroom: How One Senior Lecturer Is Keeping up with Industry Trends
With the rise in popularity of women’s sports, Grant Son is evolving his curriculum to prepare students for leadership in the space.
From a Fan to a Leader in the Sports Industry: A Sports Management Alum and Lecturer’s Story
How Destinee Coles pivoted from private wealth management to sports finance.
Combining Law, Business, and a Passion for Soccer in Columbia’s Sports Management Program
Alidu Salifu, a Sports Management alum and legal counsel at the U.S. Soccer Federation, discusses his career, his time at SPS, and the value of the Columbia alumni network.
Len Elmore on Sports with Friends Podcast
The former NBA player and senior lecturer in the M.S. in Sports Management program discusses the evolving role of athlete activism in today’s political and social climate. (Sports with Friends)
In March Madness, the Women Still Have More Stars and Perhaps More People Watching Too
M.S. in Sports Management lecturer Len Elmore on why Americans can't turn away from women's basketball. (The Associated Press)
Perfecting a Pitch and Personal Branding with Sports Industry Leaders
Students polished their elevator pitches with professional support in a networking event hosted by the M.S. in Sports Management program.
Your Story: How the Sports Management Program Helped One Alumna Land Her Dream Role
Angela Yang credits the graduate program for providing her with opportunities and connections that helped her secure a job at the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Faculty Highlight: How Sports Media Giant Neal Pilson Brought His Industry Experience to the Classroom
The M.S. in Sports Management Lecturer and former President of CBS Sports shared his expertise with students for 17 years.
Teaming Up for a Sustainable Future: How Sports Can Bolster Climate Action
A diverse panel of experts, athletes, and executives explored the sports industry’s collective responsibility to make a positive environmental impact.
Columbia’s Sports Management Conference Brought the Leaders of the Industry to Morningside Heights
More than 25 speakers and 500 attendees enjoyed a full day of newsmaking, discussion, and learning on Columbia’s campus.