Inside SC Johnson

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business To Launch Program with KKR
The Accelerator Scholars Program offers a comprehensive four-year curriculum intended to provide enhanced support, resources, and opportunities to help bolster first-gen students’ skill set and experience.

Alum Advises LGBTQ+ Families in Tax and Estate Planning
Brian Balduzzi, MBA ’18, built his career helping people – including LGBTQ+ couples and families – plan for business and financial transfers from one generation to the next.

Giving with Impact: How One Alumna Is Assisting Many Afghans
Nell Cady-Kruse ’83, MBA ’85 helps fill the gaps in traditional financial aid and grant funding for Cornell’s Afghan students and scholars .

Research: To Resist Temptation, Think Short-Term
Research shows that short-term costs of unhealthy eating is more effective at helping people avoid indulging than highlighting long-term costs.

Grateful and Prepared, New Graduates Embrace Their Future
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business class of 2023 graduates included 540 undergraduates, 1,045 master’s degree students, and 17 PhD students.

Pristine Cleaning: Dusting Off a Business Model
Big Red Microenterprise helped Jennifer Mansfield of Pristine Cleaning by providing guidance on how to grow her business.

China, Economic Growth, and ESG
China is an outlier in economic growth and we see a shift in its approach from growth at all costs to quality growth plus increased ESG reporting.

Big Firms Don’t Always Exercise Their Labor Market Power to Suppress Wages
To wield labor market power, large companies must centralize their hiring. But many decentralize instead, giving up their power. New research suggests why.

Park Perspectives: Let the Battle of the Brands Begin
Ben Marks, MBA ’24, discusses learning opportunities outside the classroom, exemplified through the Battle of the Brands competition.