Inside SC Johnson

Charles Watson ’99 honors father, supports undergraduate affordability
Former varsity punter and Tropical Smoothie CEO Charles Watson ’99 established an endowed scholarship in honor of his father.

The Financial Times Ranks Cornell University’s Johnson School 6th Place Among Top U.S. MBA Programs
Faculty research accounted for 10% of the Financial Times MBA ranking with Cornell Johnson placing #7.

Is This Alum’s Clothing Firm Thriving? Ewe Betcha!
Mac Bishop ’11 is founder and CEO of Wool & Prince, which makes apparel—from dress shirts to underwear—out of fine merino wool.

Park Fellows Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Archila, MBA ’18
Amanda Archila, MBA ’18, discusses crafting her career mosaic through leadership development.

Grand Challenges Impact Competition Winner Protects Rural Artisans in India
The Grand Challenges Impact Competition on November 14 showcased community-engaged learning projects that build business for a better world.

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.

To Succeed, ‘Latecomers’ Must Balance Imitation and Innovation
Cornell SC Johnson College professor Sungyong Chang shows that startups thrive by mimicking established competitors before innovating.

15th WIN Conference: Fostering Community
Ekta Kumar, MBA ’25 recounts her experience meeting women leaders in the investing profession and connecting with students from across the country at the 15th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.

Exploring the Family’s Role in Reducing the Racial Gap in Entrepreneurship
PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Qian Wang examines the impact of demographics on entrepreneurship.