Stories from our centers, institutes & research collaborations
Centers, institutes & research collaborations at the SC Johnson College advance research, apply evidence-based expertise to pressing challenges and build valuable networks between students, faculty, alumni and other industry leaders. Read their updates and perspectives below. For more college stories, see Cornell Business News.
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Park Perspective: Embracing the Value of Unconventional Backgrounds
Battle of the Brands brings out intrepid MBA student’s superpower—narrative—and vanquishes a classic nemesis: imposter syndrome.
Cruising Toward a Sustainable Future: Lessons from Havila Voyages
On Cornell’s trek to Norway, a cruise company stood out for embedding sustainability into strategy, offering lessons for emerging market economies.
Data Centers, Energy, and the Emerging Market Equation: A Sustainability Challenge
Data centers are expanding rapidly in emerging markets, raising urgent questions about energy, equity, and sustainability.
Innovation Keeps Centuries-Old Family Business on the Leading Edge
On an Italy trek, an MBA student explores how a company blends tradition with consumer trends and modern marketing to thrive in Italy and beyond.
Unlocking Growth: Private Market Investment Opportunities in Emerging Economies
Private equity and credit are gaining traction in emerging markets, offering attractive returns, diversification, and long-term growth potential.
India’s Quick Commerce Boom: A Step Closer to Becoming a Developed Nation?
Q-commerce is transforming retail, driving job growth, and reshaping supply chains in India.
Sri Lanka’s Economic Rebound
MPS student, William Sanders ’25 , examines the multi-sector growth that brought Sri Lanka’s economy back from a financial crisis.
Unlocking Africa’s Growth: Addressing Capital Challenges
To unlock Africa’s growth, capital access must evolve. Read about proposed structural reforms, ecosystem support, and investor innovation.
How My Undergraduate Experience in the Cayuga Fund Ignited My Passion for Investment Research
Courtney Huang ’26 shares her experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.
Navigating Market Uncertainty: Lessons from an MBA Student in the Cayuga Fund
Owais Aslam, MBA ’25 shares his experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.