Student Voices & Experiences

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Johnson School

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.

Motoyuki Yoshihara
Dyson School

Veteran Spotlight: Motoyuki Yoshihara

Dyson veteran and doctoral candidate Motoyuki Yoshihara studies economics through the lens of housing

Four members of SAIL's founding team: Chansam Kim, MBA ’25; Salik Tehami, MBA ’25; William J. Reid, Health Tech ’25; and Olivia Mei, Computer Science ’25.
Johnson School

SAIL sets a course for smarter trade compliance with AI

As tariffs shift and trade regulations grow more complex, a team of Cornell Tech students is developing a smarter solution to address modern trade compliance challenges.

Jason Woolf standing in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) office in front of banner walls

Driving impact through data at Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Jason Woolf MBA ’26 used business analytics to attract more athletes, promote good health, and make a greater difference.

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Nolan School

Hospitality Hackathon winners propose app to cut billing complaints by 25%

At Cornell’s 2025 Hilton Hospitality Hackathon, more than 100 students tackled hospitality business challenges.

Attendees at the 2024 EMI conference, including Dean Karolyi, applaud case competition winners.

EMI’s 15th anniversary conference: Redefining the playbook for emerging markets

Conference in New York City will unite global leaders to redefine emerging markets’ role amid shifting trade, capital, and technology trends

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Building the future of clean air technology

Carina D’Souza, MBA ’26 spends her summer internship working with AirVitalize Innovations, a clean-tech startup on a mission to make clean air accessible to all.

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Johnson School

Day in the life of an MBA student

Explore a typical day in the life of MBA students, from classes to clubs and social life, as told by real MBA students.

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Nolan School

Careers in the hospitality industry

Learn about the various careers in the hospitality industry. Discover the highest-paying positions and how to stand out with an MMH degree.