Inside SC Johnson

the word ideas spelled in letter tiles
Nolan School

Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits

Research led by a Nolan School professor finds that reflecting on unintended outcomes strengthens ideation.

Carmyn Polk presents PartumCare Now to an attendee of the family resources fair
Johnson School

Student-veterans create resource fair for local parents

The fair, organized by a master’s student and her partner, distributed $62,000 in free supplies to 180 local families

Headshots of the four Big Red Bash2 026 Alumni Award Winners.
Johnson School

Johnson School Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners

Johnson School honors alumni award winners May 7 in NYC at Big Red Bash, celebrating leadership, service and impact across its community.

600×400-EBT
Dyson School

Tech That Matters: EBT Cards Increase SNAP Participation

The study is the first to combine monthly state-level EBT information with monthly household SNAP participation data.

H1-B student sitting in a large university lecture hall with a laptop open in front of them
Johnson School

H-1B for graduates: Does a business master’s degree help?

Learn the process, master’s cap eligibility, and OPT/STEM OPT timelines

600×400-ss-benefits
Dyson School

Why Americans think they won’t benefit from Social Security

Researchers found that sharing graphs of income and costs instead of just the trust fund balance dramatically reduced misunderstanding.

motivated-employees-600×400
Johnson School

The enthusiasm penalty: Why motivated employees get overburdened

Researchers found that managers routinely choose the more motivated employee for extra work even when it negatively impacted employee performance and well‑being.

Warren Hall at the Dyson School
Dyson School

Cornell’s Dyson School earns No. 3 place in Poets and Quants ranking

The Dyson School’s composite score awarded by Poets & Quants is 95.38 out of 100, ranking in the top five for career outcomes and admissions standards.

Two business analytics students reviewing data on a laptop
Johnson School

Becoming a business analyst in 2026 and beyond

Thinking of becoming a business analyst? Learn what they do, the skills you’ll need, which degrees can help, and how to land your first role.