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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.

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Conference prompts reflection on ‘Growth Markets’

In a time of economic, political, and environmental change, how can people proactively contribute to economic prosperity in their communities?

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Quiet Starts in Bangalore, Busy Clocks in London

An award from the Cañizares Fund provided support for an internship at Infosys in India’s Silicon Valley, India.

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Stablecoins: 10 Things You Need to Know

MBA graduate and EMI researcher explains stablecoins—how their prices are set, how they differ, and the companies building around them.

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The Future of Southeast Asian Family Care

Vanessa Purnawan MBA ’26 spends her summer internship developing a tech-enabled childcare solution for families in Southeast Asia.

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Business Insights from Morocco and Spain

Lessons in innovation, hospitality, and entrepreneurship from Morocco and Spain are reshaping how to lead, think, and grow as a global businessperson.