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

Derek Ju, MBA ’24, Reflects on His Cornell Experience
Cornell gave Derek Ju, MBA ’24, the tools and the confidence to be brave and stand up for empathetic leadership.

Hotelie’s Brown Butter Startup Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition
Jonah Gershon ’24 won the $50,000 first-place prize for spekld, his startup to produce brown butter, at the Hospitality Business Plan Competition.

SC Johnson College of Business Offers New Climate Finance Course
Visiting Assistant Professor Alissa M. Kleinnijenhuis created a Climate Finance course for the SC Johnson College of Business

Park Perspective: A broader definition of leadership
Ami Parekh, MBA ’25, encourages students to recognize leadership opportunities beyond formal roles.

Sustainable Strides: New Balance’s Commitment to Quality
Kyra Stiggelbout, MBA ’24, found a rewarding role at the intersection of quality and sustainability last summer at New Balance.

Park Fellows Alumni Spotlight: Alex Green MBA ’12
Alex Green, MBA ’12, reflects on his Park Fellowship experience, and how it has shaped how he approaches his career at Apple.

Undergrads to debate free speech in the workplace
Is promoting freedom of expression in the workplace a good business practice? This question will be debated at two upcoming events, one in Spanish and one in English, co-hosted by the Cornell Speech and Debate Program, the SC Johnson College of Business, and ILR.

Park Perspectives: Building Trust at the Start of the MBA
Frank Hager, MBA ’24, encourages students to focus on building trust in their first months at Johnson.

Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Heather Henyon MBA ’03
Heather Henyon, MBA ’03, reflects on her career path into angel investing, and how her Park Fellowship experience shaped her journey along the way.