Johnson BusinessFeed

News, features, and voices from the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management

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

November 15, 2023

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

Allison Herren Lee Addresses the SEC’s Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures Proposal

October 26, 2023

Speaking remotely, the former SEC commissioner highlighted the interplay of capital markets and clear climate reporting for Climate Finance students.

Students hope to help NYS wine industry reuse bottles

October 23, 2023

Students at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business are working on a solution to a significant sustainability problem facing New York state’s wine industry: how to reuse the bottles.

Climate Week NYC 2023 with Kehkashan Basu, MBA ’24

October 10, 2023

Kehkashan Basu, MBA ’24, founder of the Green Hope Foundation and a UN Human Rights Champion, led two events at Climate Week NYC 2023.

Nominations Open for SC Johnson College 10 Under 10 Notable Alumni List

October 10, 2023

Help to recognize 10 Under 10 notable SC Johnson College alumni for their professional success, community involvement, and engagement with Cornell.

Andrew Karolyi Reappointed as SC Johnson College of Business Dean

October 2, 2023

Andrew Karolyi’s second term as SC Johnson College of Business Dean promises continued excellence and innovation for business education.


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Johnson’s graduate programs prepare students for leadership across industries, allowing them to achieve their ambitions with business education that emphasizes collaborative and practice-based learning.


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Student
VOICES

Perspectives authored by Johnson students


Our students tell Johnson’s story the best. Read about coursework, co-curricular activities, international travel, internships, and more from our residential MBA, executive MBA, and MPS in Management students.

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Residential MBA

Park Perspective: Getting involved at Johnson

November 20, 2023

John Van Orden, MBA ’24, reflects on his first year as a Johnson MBA student.

Park Perspective: The Power of Curiosity in Conflict Management

August 11, 2023

Ashley Hamilton, MBA ’24, explores the importance of curiosity in both conflict management and leadership.

Park Perspectives: Let the Battle of the Brands Begin

May 17, 2023

Ben Marks, MBA ’24, discusses learning opportunities outside the classroom, exemplified through the Battle of the Brands competition.

Read more posts by MBAs in Johnson’s Two-Year and One-year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA programs

MBA Voices


Executive MBA

EMBA case competition: A winner’s perspective on innovation and new venture creation

May 14, 2021

A Q&A with Linda Alvarez, MD, Cornell Executive MBA Metro NY class of 2021, CEO and co-founder of new sports nutrition venture Levelle

Student Voices: Meet Osman Ghafoor, Executive MBA Americas Class of 2022

January 25, 2021

An IT manager who leads an offshore team of developers—learn why Osman Ghafoor joined the Executive MBA Americas Class of 2022.

Student Voices: Meet Daniel Johnson, Executive MBA Metro NY Class of 2022

January 15, 2021

Learn why Daniel Johnson, a private equity principal focused on African markets, joined the Executive MBA Metro NY Class of 2022.

Read more posts by executive MBAs in the Executive MBA Americas, Executive MBA Metro NY, and Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership programs

EMBA Voices


MPS in Management

Spring trek combines Asian culture, real estate, and infrastructure

June 30, 2020

Emile Schachter, MPS-RE ’20 (Baker), reflects on Asian culture, economics, and the real estate market after his trek to Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Women in Investing Conference draws top MBA students and industry leaders

December 16, 2019

Networking, stock-pitching, panels, and more were on the program at the Parker Center’s 10th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.

Interdisciplinary work is the new frontier, and Cornell is leading the way

May 14, 2019

As part of the practicum he participated in, Angus J. McKenzie, MPS ’19, provided services to low-income taxpayers from diverse communities.

Read more posts by students in Johnson’s MPS in Management and MPS in Management – Accounting Specialization programs

MPS Voices


Faculty &
Research

Johnson’s faculty are mentors, teachers, and thought leaders


Johnson’s faculty are sought-after experts in areas such as consulting, entrepreneurship, management, and sustainability, and emerging markets. Our centers and institutes act as hubs for teaching and researching the future of business around the world.

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Meet Vishal Gaur, the Johnson School’s New Dean

September 25, 2023

Dean Gaur believes in continually innovating business education and exploring the role of AI and analytics in transforming the MBA experience.

Research: ‘Status Symbols’ in Online Debates Can Create Bias

August 28, 2023

New research involving machine learning determined that the persuasive power of “symbolic status” from virtual badges in online debates has the potential to create an imbalance of power.

Meet Our New Faculty: Heather Schofield

July 31, 2023

Heather Schofield is a new assistant professor of applied economics and policy at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.


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Cornell’s 2023 Families in Business Conference Ignites Thought Leadership

November 30, 2023

Clarence Rivette, MBA ’25, provides an overview and shares personal takeaways about the 9th Annual Families in Business Conference held in Ithaca.

Dyson BusinessFeed

New Group Unites, Empowers Female Students of Color

November 29, 2023

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.

Nolan School BusinessFeed

Cornell Real Estate Club Visits Industry Leaders in Boston

November 29, 2023

By Dhruv Jetley ’26 and Amber de Saint-Exupéry ’26 In October 2023 the Cornell Real Estate Club (CREC) traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to engage with real estate industry professionals at […]

Dyson BusinessFeed

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

November 28, 2023

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

Nolan School BusinessFeed

Brown Butter Rises to the Top at Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition

November 17, 2023

Jonah Gershon ’24 won the eighth annual Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition for his pitch to develop spekld, brown butter in a stick.

Dyson BusinessFeed

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

November 15, 2023

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.