Student Voices & Experiences

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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.

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Emerging markets: The growth engine of decentralized finance

As traditional finance struggles with access and trust, DeFi is emerging as an alternative through staking, lending, and tokenized assets

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Behind the curtain: Insights from a stock pitch challenge

Emma Jonisch ’28 reflects on her experience at the 2025 Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge hosted by the Parker Center for Investment Research

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Suzanne’s Swim School Evolution

Big Red Microenterprise students Prerana Reddy MBA ’26 and Colby Snyder MBA ’26 reflect on their experiences transforming Swim With Suzanne’s marketing strategies.

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Park Perspective: Leadership and the audience

Sharing an experience of leading by serving, Ava Metzger MBA ’26 reflects on the nature and practice of leadership.