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  • Sustainability Management Students Say Farewell

    Sustainability Management Students Say Farewell

    “The relevance of our Sustainability Management degree in today’s rapidly changing world was apparent in many of the speeches made throughout both ceremonies,” stated Eileen Quigley, one of the 87 MS in Sustainability Management students that graduated from the program on May 15.

  • MS Student Connects to Sustainability Network In and Out of the Classroom

    MS Student Connects to Sustainability Network In and Out of the Classroom

    “Having a degree in the field of sustainability legitimizes my career path and helps me to better understand the variety of people I work with on new initiatives at Verizon.” Nicole deFuria chose the MS in Sustainability Management Program as a way to complement her professional work as a member of Verizon’s Corporate Sustainability Team.

  • Sustainability Management Students Present Innovative Solutions to Clients’ Challenges

    Sustainability Management Students Present Innovative Solutions to Clients’ Challenges

    “We are incredibly proud of our work as well as the work of our classmates whose presentations highlighted our ability to use the skills that we have learned in the classroom to address contemporary sustainability challenges in the clearest possible way,” stated Pamela Quinlan, presenter for the Workshop Project “Development of a New Communications Strategy…

  • MS Student Transitions from Financial Services to Sustainability Management

    MS Student Transitions from Financial Services to Sustainability Management

    “After years of working in numerous facets of the financial services industry, late 2008 drove me to re-evaluate my life purpose and realize at my core was an unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable practices.” Scott Miller joined the MS in Sustainability Management program as a part-time student in fall 2011 to align his career goals…

  • MS Student Creates a Hospitable Environment for Sustainability

    MS Student Creates a Hospitable Environment for Sustainability

    Diana Beltran joined the MS in Sustainability Management Program because she viewed its curriculum as a way to merge her two passions: hospitality and the environment.

  • Capstone Travel Journal: Episode 3

    Capstone Travel Journal: Episode 3

    The Sustainability Management Capstone Workshop group chronicles their last days in Jordan and the next steps for their project on behalf of the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence (KACFE).

  • Sustainability Management Students Showcase Research Results at Midterm Presentations

    Sustainability Management Students Showcase Research Results at Midterm Presentations

    “I’m happy to see the diversity in projects and learning opportunities, as it highlights the dynamic nature of the field of sustainability management, and places this program at the forefront of addressing evolving issues in sustainability,” stated Grant Goodrich, Faculty Advisor for the Workshop project “New Award Metrics for Sustainability.”

  • MS Student Finds His Cause in Sustainability for Architecture Industry

    MS Student Finds His Cause in Sustainability for Architecture Industry

    Craig Holland chose the MS in Sustainability Management program because he wanted to gain the knowledge base necessary to be a more effective manager to the architects with whom he works at the design firm, Hoberman Associates.

  • Capstone Travel Journal: Episode 2

    Capstone Travel Journal: Episode 2

    In Episode 2 of their travel journal, students are keeping busy with 18 meetings scheduled with several key stakeholders varying from ministries to international development organizations to a key sustainability consultant in the region. In addition to their fieldwork, students have taken the opportunity to see some of the great sights Amman has to offer.

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Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School MA in Climate & Society Class of 2024! Learn about our May 10 Class Day celebration. #ColumbiaClimate2024

  • Sustainability Management Students Say Farewell

    Sustainability Management Students Say Farewell

    “The relevance of our Sustainability Management degree in today’s rapidly changing world was apparent in many of the speeches made throughout both ceremonies,” stated Eileen Quigley, one of the 87 MS in Sustainability Management students that graduated from the program on May 15.

  • MS Student Connects to Sustainability Network In and Out of the Classroom

    MS Student Connects to Sustainability Network In and Out of the Classroom

    “Having a degree in the field of sustainability legitimizes my career path and helps me to better understand the variety of people I work with on new initiatives at Verizon.” Nicole deFuria chose the MS in Sustainability Management Program as a way to complement her professional work as a member of Verizon’s Corporate Sustainability Team.

  • Sustainability Management Students Present Innovative Solutions to Clients’ Challenges

    Sustainability Management Students Present Innovative Solutions to Clients’ Challenges

    “We are incredibly proud of our work as well as the work of our classmates whose presentations highlighted our ability to use the skills that we have learned in the classroom to address contemporary sustainability challenges in the clearest possible way,” stated Pamela Quinlan, presenter for the Workshop Project “Development of a New Communications Strategy…

  • MS Student Transitions from Financial Services to Sustainability Management

    MS Student Transitions from Financial Services to Sustainability Management

    “After years of working in numerous facets of the financial services industry, late 2008 drove me to re-evaluate my life purpose and realize at my core was an unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable practices.” Scott Miller joined the MS in Sustainability Management program as a part-time student in fall 2011 to align his career goals…

  • MS Student Creates a Hospitable Environment for Sustainability

    MS Student Creates a Hospitable Environment for Sustainability

    Diana Beltran joined the MS in Sustainability Management Program because she viewed its curriculum as a way to merge her two passions: hospitality and the environment.

  • Capstone Travel Journal: Episode 3

    Capstone Travel Journal: Episode 3

    The Sustainability Management Capstone Workshop group chronicles their last days in Jordan and the next steps for their project on behalf of the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence (KACFE).

  • Sustainability Management Students Showcase Research Results at Midterm Presentations

    Sustainability Management Students Showcase Research Results at Midterm Presentations

    “I’m happy to see the diversity in projects and learning opportunities, as it highlights the dynamic nature of the field of sustainability management, and places this program at the forefront of addressing evolving issues in sustainability,” stated Grant Goodrich, Faculty Advisor for the Workshop project “New Award Metrics for Sustainability.”

  • MS Student Finds His Cause in Sustainability for Architecture Industry

    MS Student Finds His Cause in Sustainability for Architecture Industry

    Craig Holland chose the MS in Sustainability Management program because he wanted to gain the knowledge base necessary to be a more effective manager to the architects with whom he works at the design firm, Hoberman Associates.

  • Capstone Travel Journal: Episode 2

    Capstone Travel Journal: Episode 2

    In Episode 2 of their travel journal, students are keeping busy with 18 meetings scheduled with several key stakeholders varying from ministries to international development organizations to a key sustainability consultant in the region. In addition to their fieldwork, students have taken the opportunity to see some of the great sights Amman has to offer.