Students

Kielyn Jarvis Creates Mentorship Program for Dyson Students
As a Park Leadership Fellow, Kielyn Jarvis, MBA ’23, developed a mentorship program that will match MBA students with Dyson Diversity Scholars.

Kafilatu Tiamiyu Helps Build Community of African Students at Johnson
Kafilatu Tiamiyu, MBA ’23, helped increase African international students at Johnson and organized a trek to Tanzania focused on the business of safaris.

Melanie Abreu ’23 Discovers a New World through Dyson
Melanie Abreu honed leadership and communications skills in and outside the classroom and mentored students through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Donor-funded Scholarship Making a Difference for PhD Students
A scholarship funded by Johnson graduate Byron E. Grote, MS ’77, PhD ’81, supports the academic activity of seven Johnson PhD students.

Mardiya Shardow ’23 Views Dyson as a Transformative Experience
Mardiya Shardow, who concentrated in marketing at Dyson, broadened her education at Cornell by minoring in inequality studies and creative writing.

Dual Threat: Cornell Big Red Quarterback Jameson Wang’s Balancing Act
Starting quarterback Jameson Wang ’25 has found a home at Schoellkopf Field and at the Nolan School. Here’s how he stays in the zone.

Hot air balloon hotel concept wins international competition
Four MMH students won the Sustainability Hospitality Challenge for their business plan for “NIMBUS,” a carbon-neutral, hot air balloon hotel room.

Contestants Cash In on a Case for Cannabis
Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition showcases marketable business ideas, polished presentations, expert feedback, and $5,000 in seed funding.

Students Envision New Programs for “Workcation” Guests at Hospitality Hackathon
Students from across Cornell proposed new programs aimed at delivering exceptional experiences for the hotel guest of the future.