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A headshot of Stewart Campbell, MBA '14, CEO of Novita Pharmaceuticals. (Stewart Campbell/Provided)
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Cornellian CEO leads innovative anti-metastasis cancer therapy to market

The vast majority of cancer deaths aren’t caused by the original tumor, but its migration to other parts of the body. For decades, cancer treatments largely targeted tumors rather than their metastasis, but Stewart Campbell has a drug that could change that approach. “It was the first medicine I’d seen that specifically targeted the prevention […]

Dan with his late wife Joyce Rothschild
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Pedaling for cancer research

Outside the office, Dan Mansoor ’79, MBA ’80 capitalizes on his business acumen to give back to the community

Stockman (center) with the stars of “Heated Rivalry,” Hudson Williams (left) and Connor Storrie. Stockman is wearing the jersey of the show’s fictional Boston Raiders
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Meet the alum who helped bring “Heated Rivalry” to TV screens

Justin Stockman, MBA ’09, is an executive producer of the hit series about two male hockey stars

David Duffield
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Largest Gift in Cornell’s History Names David A. Duffield College of Engineering

More than $520 million in combined contributions will establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering

Stephen Ashley posing outside on the Cornell campus
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Historic gift from MBA alum endows new school

Gift from Stephen B. Ashley ’62, MBA ’64 endows the Cornell CALS Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment

Jar of Teddie Peanut Butter
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What has a bear mascot and a whole lot of devoted fans?

It’s not just the Big Red — It’s Teddie Peanut Butter, a 100-year-old family company run by a second-generation Cornellian

Miami mayor Eileen Higgins
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MBA alum wins runoff election to become mayor of Miami

The first woman in the post, Eileen Higgins, MBA ’89, is also the first Democrat to lead the city in nearly three decades

Two people hold a big cake while three others hold the knife, poised to cut.
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Emerging Markets Institute renamed in honor of Gail and Rob Cañizares ’71, MBA ’74

The Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets educates MBAs, engages leaders, funds research, and recognizes alumni excellence.

MBA students laughing and engaged during a classroom discussion in a tiered lecture hall.
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What can I do with an MBA degree?

Wondering where an MBA can take you? See how Cornell’s Two-Year MBA opens doors in every industry and every economy.