Equity & Inclusion
Updates and stories related to DEI efforts across the college and in industry at large.

15th WIN Conference: Fostering Community
Ekta Kumar, MBA ’25 recounts her experience meeting women leaders in the investing profession and connecting with students from across the country at the 15th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.

Risa Mish Honored with the 2024 Earl Hill Jr. Faculty Achievement and Diversity Leadership Award
Risa Mish, professor of practice at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, received the award from The Consortium for her outstanding contributions in diversity leadership.

Persistent questioning of knowledge takes a toll
Dyson Assistant Professor Laura Niemi’s research shows regular exposure to even subtle prejudice and discrimination degrades physical and mental health.

Women’s History: First female faculty members
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re featuring the first female faculty members at each of our schools here at @SCJohnsonCollege.

Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate 2023 Fall Career Trek
The Center for Real Estate and Finance encourages diversity and inclusion in Real Estate by supporting the DAIRE 2023 Fall Career Trek to New York City

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business To Launch Program with KKR
The Accelerator Scholars Program offers a comprehensive four-year curriculum intended to provide enhanced support, resources, and opportunities to help bolster first-gen students’ skill set and experience.

Timeless Advice from SC Johnson College of Business Faculty and Alumni
Leaders in business and hospitality share words of wisdom for emerging leaders.

Graduate Students in Real Estate Grow HBCU Case Competition and Launch a Summit
The Philip Payton Society for Minority Real Estate Professionals’ HBCU Real Estate Case Competition is the largest student-led competition of its kind.

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.