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Big Tech reliance can trap emerging economies

Nations can move from reliance on tech giants to digital sovereignty by fostering local innovation and unity.

Pera Malinda Sihite '26

Factories, finance and human capital: Lessons from Southeast Asia

A Cornell MBA student travels through Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines to explore sustainability in emerging markets

Park Fellowship Class of 2027

Park Perspective: Redefining Leadership — From structure to self-discovery

Brandon Jones, Park Fellow and MBA ’27, reflects on how his view of leadership has changed after leaving the military

Two MBA students standing in front of their project poster with the founder of Via’s Cookies

Cookies that do more than satisfy a sweet tooth

Big Red Microenterprise students reflect on helping strengthen Via’s Cookies’ local market presence

A person inserts a green Visa debit card into a black point-of-sale terminal on a granite countertop.

Why fintechs are winning in Nigeria while telcos dominate elsewhere

African telecom companies have built thriving fintechs in East Africa. But they are struggling to grow in more competitive markets like Nigeria

Chimoma Orakwue, MBA ‘26, congratulates Community School of Music and Arts and says a few words about why the class made a grant to this organization.
SC Johnson College

Philanthropy class awards $60,000 to Tompkins County nonprofits

Nineteen Tompkins County nonprofits received a combined $60,000 in grants this month, thanks to graduate students in a philanthropic leadership class that teaches the value of giving.

Four women dressed in business professional attire in front of an “MBA Women in Investing Conference” banner. From networking to knowledge at the MBA Women in Investing Conference

From networking to knowledge at the MBA Women in Investing Conference

Rebecca Liu MBA ’27 reflects on her experience attending and presenting at the 2025 MBA Women in Investing Conference

Park Fellows gather at the class of ’26 welcome dinner.

Park Perspective: Embracing the power of perspective

A nugget of wisdom from a family member reframed the challenges of business school and animated a call to servant leadership.

Katelynn Wiseman and Miya Deng, seniors in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, present their startup, ALK.
SC Johnson College

Wellness bar proposal wins hospitality pitch deck competition

The winning team’s reimagining of the traditional hotel bar features kava- and CBD-infused cocktails.