Better Business Chronicles

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Report: Warmer Planet Will Trigger Increased Farm Losses

Research by Dyson School professor Ariel Ortiz-Bobea quantifies just how much extreme heat is cutting into farmers’ financial security.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Celebrating Heather Henyon’s Mission to Invest in Woman Entrepreneurs

Heather Henyon, MBA ’03, was honored with the 2023 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni in International Business and Emerging Markets.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

New Group Unites, Empowers Female Students of Color

Dyson’s Trisha Beher ’25 founded student group Women Leaders of Color to unite and empower women of color and prepare them for leadership roles.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

John Wu’s Journey from Tech Investor to Blockchain Entrepreneur and Web3 Champion

Blockchain entrepreneur John Wu ’92 built his career through Cornell connections and gives back as an advisor, speaker, and benefactor.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Professionals Navigate Rising Economies in Emerging Markets Certificate Program

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty help professionals navigate rising economies in Emerging Markets certificate program.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Farm-to-School Food Program a Net Positive, Study Finds

Farm-to-school programs, which bring healthy foods to children and support rural economic development, actually work from an economic perspective in at least one upstate New York school district, according to new Cornell research.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

U.S. Air Force Veteran and Executive MBA Student Awarded for Continuation of Service

Jennifer Ross was honored with the Cornell Veterans Continuation of Service Award for her continued leadership and service.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Partnership Raises Awareness of Childhood Abuse and Neglect in Vietnam

VinUni and Cornell students contributed to the Vietnam Adverse Childhood Experience Pathfinder project addressing pressing issues for youth in Vietnam.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Undergrad Helps Ithaca Landlords, Tenants Switch to Clean Energy

Kristinko Mato ’24 is working to install efficient heat pumps in units rented by low- and moderate-income tenants, reducing costs and emissions.