All Posts from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Turning the page: MBAs help NY publishers balance passion with profit
August 3, 2019Big Red Microenterprise took on a primary challenge of many small business owners—the desire to balance profit with passion—with Larson Publications.
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How Chinese citizens’ activism curbs pollution
August 3, 2019Research by Professor Christopher Marquis finds that, in China, civil protests are more effective than petitions in bringing about environmental reform.
Arc Finance: Increasing access to clean energy in the developing world
August 6, 2019Nicola Armacost discusses Arc Finance’s approach to giving vulnerable populations greater access to clean energy and water via microfinance.
Cross-Cornell collaboration unites ILR and SHA to advance labor relations in hospitality
August 2, 2019From roundtables to conferences, CIHLER sponsors a variety of experiences that focus on legal issues, human resources, and labor relations in the hospitality industry.
A disposition for diplomacy
August 1, 2019Over the course of her career in the U.S. Foreign Service, Virginia Bennett, MBA ’89, held overseas posts in Manila, Bogotá, Tokyo, and Athens.
SMART students learn from the unexpected to make a global impact
August 5, 2019Part of Dyson's Emerging Markets Program, SMART takes students out of the classroom to make an impact in developing and emerging economies.
Portfolio Management: a definitive guide
August 5, 2019Scott Stewart and his co-authors, all quantitative experts, drew on their experience as money managers for Portfolio Management: Theory and Practice.
10 tips for entrepreneurs from unicorn founder Gang Yu
July 1, 2019Serial entrepreneur Gang Yu, MS ’86, addressed alumni at the inaugural event of the Cornell SC Johnson China Council of Alumni.
CIHLER welcomes Christian White to industry advisory board
July 1, 2019The Cornell Center for Innovative Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations is pleased to welcome Christian White to the advisory board.
Dwane Morgan ’02: When life gives you data, make decisions
July 5, 2019Dwane Morgan ’02, director of global consumer insights at Under Armour, has an analytical view of the world—every interaction is a learning experience.
Green for green: Funding sustainable property upgrades
July 4, 2019Nicholas Zuba of the Connecticut Green Bank gives students a glimpse of the considerations at play in the world of green energy finance.
Present Value: Hernan Saenz reflects on his 20-plus years in consulting and looks ahead
June 6, 2019The Present Value podcast interviews Hernan Saenz, MILR ’98, MBA ’98, as he reflects on his past in consulting and what's to come in the future.
U.S.-China trade war: A zero-sum game
June 6, 2019Undergraduate researcher for the Emerging Markets Institute Michael Pocress summarizes the history and outlook U.S.-China trade relations.
SGE speaker demystifies “responsible investment”
June 5, 2019Linda Giuliano, MBA ’02, of AllianceBernstein gives students a glimpse of the key themes and considerations in responsible investment as part of SGE’s Finance and Sustainability speaker series.
Sustainable energy and the State Grid Corporation of China
June 4, 2019The State Grid Corporation (SGCC) of China has become a major, global player in sustainable energy over the last 10 years.
Startup Snapshot: Streaming is Believing
June 5, 2019Elaine Lu, MBA ’11, is co-founder and COO of Visbit, a streaming technology company that delivers VR videos in the best quality anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Year-end reflections from the MMH Class of 2019
May 4, 2019Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) program graduates share their favorite memories and offer advice for incoming students.
An unconventional decision: My straight-through, MBA/bachelor’s degree experience
May 4, 2019Hannah Cho, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on her decision to pursue both her bachelor’s degree and MBA at Cornell over the course of five years.
Continuing the conversation: The second semi-annual Diversity Business Clubs Summit
May 4, 2019At the Diversity Business Clubs Summit, students discussed the hurdles of increasing diversity in clubs and businesses and how to overcome them.
Executive education food and beverage courses embrace new trends
May 4, 2019To take your foodservice career further, you can join SHA faculty for executive education classes on optimizing food and beverage program profits.
Tata-Cornell Institute’s co-authors launch new book on food systems in India
May 4, 2019The Tata-Cornell Institute announces its new book, Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India, which reflects the institute’s past five years of research.
2019 Masters Argentina: 200 Argentine students, 30 speakers, and a challenge
May 4, 2019MPA student and EMI fellow Claudia Poclaba recaps her experience in a leadership role at the annual Masters Argentina Conference for Argentine students.
Johnson recognizes 2019 award winners across nine academic programs
May 5, 2019Several students across Johnson’s seven MBA programs and two MPS programs were recognized for their achievements, contributions, and academic performance.
PhD student awarded Deloitte Doctoral Fellowship in Accounting
May 5, 2019Blake Allen Steenhoven, PhD in Management, has been recognized with the prestigious Deloitte Doctoral Fellowship in Accounting at the recommendation of Bob Libby.
Student teams design innovative cloud systems during Business Model Hackathon
May 5, 2019Cornell students from both the United States and Cornell-Tsinghua Finance MBA competed in the fourth annual Business Model Hackathon in New York City.
Grubhub and Groupon: What if they merged?
May 4, 2019Bryan Burroughs, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on teaming up with classmates to solve a real-world business scenario for the Investment Banking Immersion.
2019 SMART program reflections: Cappeny Estates, South Africa
May 4, 2019The 2019 Cappeny Estates SMART team was challenged with creating marketing strategies for a minority-owned strawberry farm in South Africa.
Johnson community celebrates 2019 alumni award recipients at the Big Red Bash
May 3, 2019Johnson alumni and friends gathered in NYC for the Big Red Bash, Johnson's "biggest night," to celebrate its 2019 alumni award recipients.
Unexpected access: Doors opened to Johnson SGE students at the nation’s capital
May 3, 2019Tim Shaw, Two-Year MBA ’20, recounts conversations with top officials and thought leaders on the Washington D.C. trek as part of the SGE Immersion.
2019 SMART program reflections: O’live Handmade Soaps, South Africa
May 2, 2019The 2019 O’live SMART team traveled to Cape Town, South Africa. They were challenged to develop a marketing for the family-owned skincare business.
Businesswomen in Latin America: Self-affirmation, work, and reinvention
May 2, 2019Heloisa Menezes, visiting scholar at the Emerging Markets Institute, recounts working as a businesswoman in Brazil and the sabbatical that’s enabled her to study at Cornell.
The business of outrunning extinction: Cheetah conservation
May 5, 2019World-renowned wildlife conservationist Laurie Marker discusses the work of the Cheetah Conservation Fund and its impact in Namibia.
Christopher Marquis’s co-authored paper recognized for “responsible research”
May 3, 2019Christopher Marquis was recognized as a finalist for the 2019 Responsible Research in Management award for his paper published in Organization Science.
Noteworthy: Dr. Geraldine McGinty discusses the benefits of an MBA
May 2, 2019Dr. Geraldine McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR, discusses the benefits of an MBA for healthcare professionals with the Radiology Leadership Institute.
2019 SMART program reflections: FCC, Colombia
May 2, 2019The 2019 FCC SMART team traveled to Colombia. They were challenged to analyze the business model of a fertilizer plant and an agroecological school.
You’re in! You’ve accepted! How do you make the most of your next two years?
May 2, 2019Mukul Aggarwal, Two-Year MBA ’19, offers advice to incoming students on making the most of opportunities available at Johnson.
Interdisciplinary work is the new frontier, and Cornell is leading the way
May 2, 2019As part of the practicum he participated in, Angus J. McKenzie, MPS ’19, provided services to low-income taxpayers from diverse communities.
The magic of Israel, from technology to agriculture and everything in between
May 2, 2019Patricia Guzman, Two-Year MBA ’19, recounts her nine-day trek to the Middle East over spring break. She visited Israel alongside 90 of her Johnson classmates.
Research Recap: Can groundwater conservation policies have unintended consequences?
May 4, 2019C.-Y. Cynthia Lin Lawell and Cornell students examine possible perverse consequences of incentive-based programs for agricultural groundwater conservation.
SHA celebrates 2019 faculty and student award recipients
May 4, 2019SHA's 2019 student and faculty award winners were recognized during the school's annual year-end celebration and reception with Dean Kate Walsh.
A recipe for success: Reinventing Johnson Food, Beverage, and Agribusiness
May 4, 2019The Johnson Food, Beverage, and Agribusiness (JBFA) student club focuses on issues of sustainability and farm-to-table eating in the Ithaca area.
Present Value: Nelson and Libby on financial accounting fraud, past and future
May 4, 2019Present Value interviews Mark Nelson and Robert Libby, both of whom are longtime Johnson professors and experts in financial accounting.
Dyson recognizes achievements and award winners for 2018–2019 academic year
May 2, 2019Dyson held its annual awards reception to honor outstanding students, faculty, and staff for their contriubtions thoughout the 2018–19 academic year.
International Agribusiness Fellows: Reflections from Catalonia, Spain
May 1, 2019Over spring break, Cornell International Agribusiness Fellows traveled to Catalonia, Spain, to immerse themselves into a week of co-ops, culture, and cuisine.
Yasmin Watt ’22: Challenging the status quo to create a supportive community
May 5, 2019Inspired by her parents and Cornell alumni, Yasmin Watt ’22 chose Cornell because she wants to become a passionate business leader.
Park Perspectives: Big Red Ventures’ co-founders inspire current Park Fellows
May 5, 2019Alex Ivanov and John Kyles, MBAs '00 and Park Fellows, founded Big Red Ventures, a student-run, evergreen venture capital fund that continues to thrive today.
Sports Analytics Club: How business school helped me become my best self
May 5, 2019Deon Provost, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on the newly founded Sports Analytics Club at Johnson and how he has been able to contribute to and grow from leadership in the club.
Exploring and finding inspiration in Israel’s legendary tech scene
May 5, 2019Michael Stanat, Executive MBA Metro NY ’19, was inspired by high-performance culture and tech entrepreneurs during the program’s global business immersion.
Near or far, promotion or pivot: Career development in the Americas program
May 5, 2019Liz Colodny explains how the Executive MBA Career Development Office coaches Americas students and facilitates career and leadership development.
Present Value: David Easley on financial contagion and the effect of contradictory beliefs on market optimality
May 4, 2019Economics professor David Easley shares new research on financial market outcomes and bitcoin transaction fees.
BenDaniel Venture Challenge: Connecting entrepreneurial Cornellians since 2009
May 4, 2019Wenni Cai, MBA ’19, and BVC finalists discuss their experiences as entrepreneurs at Cornell and as part of the BenDaniel Venture Challenge.
A networking story: The two-way benefits of building relationships in business
May 3, 2019Ellis Chase, career advisor, shares his own story on the symbiotic effects of building relationships in business.
Park Perspectives: Leading without a defined “leader”
May 3, 2019Allison Latham, Two-Year MBA ’20, recognizes that a formal leader does not need to be defined in all instances, but initiative and structure are key.
From Metro NY to Israel: A new perspective on global business
May 3, 2019Katie Meyer, Executive MBA Metro NY student, reflects on her global business study in Israel, a “life changing” experience.
Cornell Real Estate Club trek takes students to Australia
April 1, 2019Members of the Cornell Real Estate Club ventured down under to Sydney, Australia for their 2019 Spring Break Real Estate Trek.
DJ 2019 welcomes admitted Two-Year MBA students and their families to Johnson
April 5, 2019Johnson faculty, staff, and current MBA students welcomed the admitted Two-Year MBA Class of 2021 during its annual Destination Johnson event.
Experiential learning in Las Vegas: MMH 2019 Master Class recap
April 5, 2019Lisa Liu, MMH ’19, reflects on her trip to Las Vegas as part of the MMH experiential learning course, hosted this year by MGM Resorts International.
Park Perspectives: The plan after the plan
April 4, 2019Matt Pundmann, Two-Year MBA ’19, found a sense of stability and understanding in the Johnson community despite not knowing what exactly is next.
International treks combine business and culture while uniting MBAs across programs
April 3, 2019The 2019 international treks brought together students from all three of Johnson’s residential MBA programs who visited Brazil, Colombia, and Israel.
Johnson MBAs explore New Orleans on an “unofficial trek”
April 3, 2019Johnson's Two-Year MBAs planned an unofficial trek to New Orleans during February break, fostering camaraderie amongst classmates.
Cornell MBA Africa Trek: Startups, safaris, and MasterCard, oh my!
April 3, 2019Yewande Salau, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on Johnson’s trek to Kenya and South Africa in December.
Roger Hill ’87 and Andrew Fay ’87 named Cornell Hospitality Innovators for 2019
April 3, 2019Roger Hill ’87 and Andrew Fay ’87, cofounders of the Gettys Group, have been named the 2019 Cornell Hospitality Innovator honorees.
CREF’s annual WX panel discussion covers corporate culture and career advice
April 3, 2019This year's WX panel discussion, hosted by CREF and Cornell REW, featured an all-female panel of distinguished executives in the real estate industry.
MBAs give back: Coordinating the Community Impact Auction
April 5, 2019Sheri Hunter, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on her role in the annual Community Impact Auction. The event raised a record $24,000 in March.
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Jodi Glickman, MBA ’02
April 4, 2019Jodi Glickman, MBA ’02, CEO & founder of Great On The Job, discusses her career journey, the importance of being "great on the job," and making a difference.
Park Perspectives: Tips on converting your internship
April 4, 2019While immersions prepare you to deliver large projects, these tips will help you successfully navigate the day-to-day challenges of your internship.
Accelerate Johnson 2019 welcomes incoming One-Year and Johnson Cornell Tech MBAs
April 3, 2019Incoming candidates for Johnson’s One-Year MBA in Ithaca and the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA in NYC met at the annual Accelerate Johnson (AJ) welcome event.
Immersion Trek brings SHA faculty to London for industry insights
April 2, 2019The Faculty Immersion Trek helps faculty to remain current with global trends and continually learn new ways to approach their teaching and research.
Making partner: How Jen Davis ’99 discovered her passion and forged a path at Goldman Sachs
April 5, 2019Davis’s path to investment banking was an evolution, not a predetermined destination. She reminds us it’s important to keep an open mind about career paths.
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Student takeaways from the 2019 HR in Hospitality Conference in Las Vegas
April 4, 2019Taylor Hardy ’19 recaps her experience at the 13th annual HR in Hospitality Conference, hosted by CIHLER.