Celebrating a Community Ally: Nonprofit Management Program Director Honored at The Bronx Defenders Gala
Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., professor of practice and director of the M.S. in Nonprofit Management program, was honored with the 2025 Ally in Pursuit of Justice award at The Bronx Defenders’ Annual Gala: Growing Power, Seeding Change. We’re proud to celebrate his leadership, commitment to equity, and dedication to strengthening communities. Read more.
Mapping the Biodiversity Crisis: How Geospatial Data Analysis Is Powering Conservation
In an interview with SPS, M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics lecturer Jay M. Schoen shares how geospatial and other data analysis skills are being used to protect ecosystems, from wildlife movement research to fire ecology in the western U.S. Read more.
Why the Return on Education Outweighs the Return on Investment
“The return on education is the ability to walk into a room and not only understand the problem but also possess the applied skills to help solve it,” writes Columbia SPS Senior Associate Dean of Administrative Affairs and Communications Louise A. Rosen. Read the full blog post.
Applied Analytics Alumni on Turning Data into Real-World Impact
M.S. in Applied Analytics program graduates Shivi Tandon (’25SPS) and Namira (Mia) Suniaprita (’24SPS) are applying data, AI, and machine learning to drive impact at American Express and the World Bank Group. From marketing strategy to AI platforms, their careers reflect the power of combining technical skills with real-world problem solving. Learn more.
Introducing the Columbia SPS Dean’s Fellowship Program
We’re excited to introduce the Columbia SPS Dean's Fellowship Program, which provides up to $30,000 in support for master’s students beginning in fall 2026. Open to students in all SPS master’s programs, the fellowship recognizes exceptional academic achievement and professional promise across industries. Learn more about this exciting new opportunity.
