Profs. Fisman and Usher, co-directors of the Social Enterprise Program, discuss the importance of equipping student entrepreneurs with the framework and ideas that will help them in innovating for social change.
What Is the Best Way of Innovating for Social Change?
Financial Times
Bruce Usher Named First Elizabeth B. Strickler ’86 and Mark T. Gallogly ’86 Faculty Director of Social Enterprise Program
The generous endowed gift will support the teaching, research, and ancillary activities related to Usher’s role as the SEP’s co-director.
The article discusses Prof. Gonen ’04 and his appointment as New York City’s deputy commissioner for recycling and sustainability.
A Recycling Czar for New York City
The New York Times
In an article for The Huffington Post, Director of the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center Murray Low discusses the annual A. Lorne Weil Outrageous Business Plan Competition. A photo gallery of students who pitched their business plans is also featured.
12 Outrageous Business Plans
The Huffington Post
Women in Business Conference Offers Advice, Honors Success
Women should own the stories of their careers, declared Debra Coughlin ’82 during her keynote speech at the 19th Annual Columbia Women in Business (CWIB) Conference.
The School’s Nonprofit Board Leadership Program is showcased in an article examining the development of the next generation of nonprofit board leaders. Ryan Bell ’12, Tess Mateo ’97, and Sandi Wright, Director, Nonprofit Board Leadership Program are featured.
MBAs Lend Their Skills to Nonprofit Boards
BloombergBusinessWeek
The article features Bruce Usher’s, Co–Director of the Social Enterprise Program, role at the School and his Finance & Sustainability course.
Sustainability lessons from the boardroom
Financial Times
The piece discusses how Prof. Berman’s Strategic Philanthropy course helped Joanne Greenstein ’09 and Katherine Szostak MBA ’12 candidate gain a holistic view of the field.
Philanthropy Gains Eager Followers in B–Schools
BloombergBusinessWeek
The FT features Prof. Horton's role and thoughts on the value of Columbia Business School Executive Education and King Khalid Foundation's program to impart skills to nonprofit leaders in Saudi Arabia.
From New York to Riyadh
Financial Times
Kravis Gives School $100 Million to Establish Manhattanville Campus
The largest gift in the School's history will be used to support the construction of Columbia Business School's new state-of-the-art facilities in Manhattanville.
Remembering Paul Milstein, Real Estate Legend and Philanthropist
Paul Milstein, leading New York real estate developer, philanthropist, and friend to the School, died on August 9.