Sports Management Program News

More than 25 speakers and 500 attendees enjoyed a full day of newsmaking, discussion, and learning on Columbia’s campus.

The Chinese government took NBA games off the air in 2019, but Adam Silver announced at Columbia's 2024 Sports Management Conference that he believes the league will return to the country at some point. (ESPN)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made news at Columbia's 2024 Sports Management Conference by saying he believes the league will stage games in China again, years after the Chinese government took the NBA off the air for some time. (The New York Times)

The program now includes 133 students from 27 different countries.

An innovative new course delves into the intricacies of sustainability within the sports industry.

Stephanie Marciano (’12SPS) discusses what it takes to achieve career success, break boundaries, and achieve gender equity.

In a new episode of Budd Mishkin's podcast, Sports Management Lecturer Len Elmore discusses his experiences growing up in New York City, playing in the NBA, and working as an attorney.
(Before the Cheering Started with Bud Mishkin)

Sports Management Program Director Scott Rosner on the impact of sports during a time of political and cultural division. (Sports Business Journal)

Lj Holmgren, lecturer and deputy academic director of the Sports Management program, writes about new and important elements of this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sports Management program alum Stephanie Marciano oversees a portfolio that includes the NWSL; NASCAR; the ACC; the Charlotte Hornets and Charlotte FC; the Detroit Pistons; the Las Vegas Aces; and a USGA partnership. (Sports Business Journal)

Sports Management alum Mo'ne Davis will appear at the Hall of Fame East-West Classic at Doubleday Field, representing Mamie Johnson, Connie Morgan and Toni Stone – three pioneering women who appeared in Negro Leagues games. (National Baseball Hall of Fame)

Len Elmore, a former NBA player and a senior lecturer in the Sports Management program, speaks on how television rights can help the WNBA promote star players. (The New York Times)