Better Business Chronicles

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Classroom to Climate Action: Revolutionizing Sustainability in Africa
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree CJ Fonzi, MBA ’08, cofounder and COO of Africa Climate Ventures.

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.

Empowering the Global Shift to a Sustainable Future: Ian Kline ’91 Protects the Natural World
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Ian Kline ’91, president and CEO of the Cadmus Group.