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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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From Crypto to CBDCs: Digital currency and the future of global finance
Global finance is nearing a tipping point as digital payments surge in emerging markets and CBDCs and stablecoins advance.
Big Tech reliance can trap emerging economies
Nations can move from reliance on tech giants to digital sovereignty by fostering local innovation and unity.
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.
At the helm: Johnson grad navigates a new era for Resolve Marine
Blending family legacy, innovation, and Cornell talent, Joseph Farrell III, MBA ’16, is tackling global maritime crises.
The rise and fall of Bolivia’s state-led growth model
Once a “socialist miracle,” Bolivia now faces historic inflation and gas shortages, exposing the risks of state-led growth.
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.
Cookies that do more than satisfy a sweet tooth
Big Red Microenterprise students reflect on helping strengthen Via’s Cookies’ local market presence.
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.
How the state-owned electrical utility in Mexico won over global capital markets
Fibra E established a benchmark for how state-owned enterprises (SOEs) can mobilize global capital toward national development objectives.
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.