Better Business Chronicles

Sustainable glass office building with tree for reducing carbon dioxide.
Johnson School

Breaking the Status Quo on Sustainability

Panelists discussed how companies are addressing climate change in a Business of Sustainability webinar that launched the spring Lifelong Learning Experience.

headshot of Kielyn Jarvis.
Johnson School

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.

headshot of Kafilatu Tiamiyu.
Johnson School

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.

headshot of Melanie Abreu.
Dyson School

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.

headshot of Ralph Christy.
Dyson School

Dyson Professor Ralph Christy Recognized for Achievements in Teaching and Outreach

Professor Christy was honored with the George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame Award by the Professional Agricultural Workers Conference.

headshot of Byron Grote.
Johnson School

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.

headshot of Mardiya Shardow.
Dyson School

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.

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SC Johnson College

Foundation Gift from Henry Renard ’54, MBA ’55, Expands Alumni Career Coaching

Thanks to a foundation gift from Henry Renard ’54, MBA ’55, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business now offers career coaching to all college graduates.

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Johnson School

Investor and Entrepreneur Nikita Gossain Champions Small Businesses and Global Health

10 Under 10 honoree Nikita Gossain invests in small businesses, directs an innovative security company, and is committed to improving global health.