Better Business Chronicles

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SC Johnson College

Anne Chow Urges Us To ‘Lead Bigger’

‘Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion’ showcases Chow’s high-performing, human-centric approach to leadership.

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SC Johnson College

Tech, Business, and Education Belong Together, Leaders Agree

Chief corporate AI and technology officers and Cornell leaders discussed pressing issues in AI at Cornell Convenes on June 18.

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Johnson School

Innovating for Impact: Pioneering Sustainability in the Toy Industry

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Jessica Rolph ’97, MBA ’04, cofounder and CEO of Lovevery.

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SC Johnson College

Commencement 2025: Stories From Our Graduating Class

Our seniors share their most memorable experiences from their time at @SCJohnsonCollege and how they will carry them into the future.

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Dyson School

Refurbished Fridges Expand Access to Fresh Food at Regional Pantries

Two teams of students in the Dyson School worked with Whirlpool to place refurbished refrigerators on campus and in high need areas around the region.

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Johnson School

Leading the Charge: Raghu Dharmaraju’s Journey to Scalable Sustainability

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Raghu Dharmaraju MBA ’07, CEO of ARTPARK.

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Dyson School

Students Help Rural Peruvians Grow Turmeric Business

Dyson School students traveled to a rural region of Peru to brainstorm sustainable business ideas for a local community.

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Nolan School

Hotelies Extend Cornell Commitment to ‘Wish-Making’

Nolan School students raised nearly $5,000 for Make-A-Wish Central New York – with help and inspiration from an alumna who was a wish-kid herself and founded the first college “wish-makers” group in the country.

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Johnson School

Pioneering Sustainability

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Agata Smeets, MBA ’11, head of environment and product sustainability at Gap Inc.