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Welcome to the 2026 Fall Semester
“Each new academic year asks us to do something both familiar and profound: to begin again. For those joining Columbia for the first time, this moment marks entry into one of the world’s great intellectual communities. For those returning, it is an invitation to continue the work of inquiry, discovery, professional formation, and public purpose that defines SPS.” Read more from Dean Troy Eggers' fall semester message to the School community.
Applying ERM Principles in Surprising Places: One SPS Alum’s Experience in Fintech
What does a fintech marketer gain from an education in risk management? Apparently, a lot. Columbia SPS alumna Ziji Mei shares how the frameworks she learned in the M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management program continue to guide her in her role at MoonPay, as the company works to build AI-native financial infrastructure. Read Mei’s story.
From SPS to Leadership Roles at Fannie Mae and Morgan Stanley
In a new alumni spotlight, Qing Zhong (’SPS20, Enterprise Risk Management) shares how the program helped prepare her for leadership roles at Fannie Mae and now Morgan Stanley—and the lessons she continues to apply every day. Read more.
What I Wish I Knew: Munira Ahmed from Nonprofit Management
Watch: Munira Ahmed speaks to how the relationships that take root at Columbia SPS often extend far past graduation.
Frame Your Future 2026: Reimagining Leadership in an Era of Constant Change
This spring, the future of leadership takes center stage at Frame Your Future 2026, a public event series from SPS. From sustainability and biodiversity to AI, technology, and project leadership, the series convenes practitioner faculty and industry leaders to explore how new tools, shifting markets, and evolving workplace expectations are redefining professional advantage. Learn more and register.
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