Cornell MBA

The latest news and updates from the MBA programs at SC Johnson College.

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Grateful for the Experience: My EMI Pitch Competition Story

iOptiCrane won first place in the 2024 Cornell EMI Mark Mobius Pitch Competition. Project leader Roy Wang shares his unforgettable experience.

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Park Fellows Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Archila, MBA ’18

Amanda Archila, MBA ’18, discusses crafting her career mosaic through leadership development.

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VinUniversity Triumphs at 2024 Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition

Vinception from VinUniversity showcased solutions for Vietnam’s emerging electric vehicle market.

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Entrepreneurship Education Builds on Strengths, Enters New Era

Gregory Ray, PhD ’14, will become the Don and Margi Berens Professor of Entrepreneurship, and later this year Steven Gal ’90 will retire.

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New Book Explores the Act of Defiance

Sah has written, “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” a book that reveals why people need to develop more agency and change the world.

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2024 EMI Annual Conference: Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger

The EMI annual conference explored the theme “Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger,” featuring global leaders and expert panels.

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In 2025, Avoid ‘Specialness Spirals’ (and Practice Self-Gifting)

The Johnson School’s Jacqueline Rifkin offers insights on why waiting too long to use a present may mean getting less joy from it.

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How My Internship Provided Insights into India

Archish Mittal, MBA ’25 describes his experience at Insights International learning about people who can be a bridge between India and the world.

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Empowering the Global Shift to a Sustainable Future: Ian Kline ’91 Protects the Natural World

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Ian Kline ’91, president and CEO of the Cadmus Group.