Equity & Inclusion

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

A group of Consortium students stand with their trophy and large signs like #inclusion
Johnson BusinessFeed

Distinguished alumni honored at 2018 Diversity Awards dinner

Johnson alumni Marques Zak and William Restrepo were honored with the school’s African American and Latino diversity awards Oct. 27.

Marmeline and Dean Mark Nelson address the symposium attendees
Johnson BusinessFeed

An office with a view: Marmeline Petion-Midy ’95, MBA ’00, shares secrets to success

Alumna Marmeline Petion-Midy ’95, MBA ’00, delivers the keynote address alongside Dean Mark Nelson at Johnson’s 2018 Diversity Symposium.

Alexandra Kemp ’20
Nolan BusinessFeed

Alexandra Kemp ’20, U.S. Navy, aims to help incoming military veterans

Alexandra Kemp ’20 joined the U.S. Navy in 2004 to save lives. After an unexpected illness and early retirement, she found the Hotel School.

2016 Veterans Day Ceremony [MILSCI]
Dyson BusinessFeed

Dyson veterans reflect on their Cornell experience

In recognition of Veterans Day, Dyson veterans reflect on their Cornell experience.

Women fill the conference space
Johnson BusinessFeed

Insights from the Undergraduate WIN conference

Becca Wang recounts her experience networking and learning from investment professionals and peers at the 2018 Undergraduate WIN Conference.

Collage of veterans with their families and in uniform
Nolan BusinessFeed

Proud to serve, proud to be a Hotelie: Q&A with SHA military veterans

Cornell has long supported the pursuits of military veterans. Alumni and students share their experiences as Hotelies and members of the armed forces.

Taylor Fox, Two-Year MBA '19 enjoying a sunny day at Buttermilk Falls State Park
Johnson BusinessFeed

Park Perspectives: 3 tips for maintaining long-distance relationships during business school

Distance is tough, but with these tips from Taylor Fox you can better maintain your long-distance relationship and even deepen it while at business school.

Marques E. Zak on left and William Restrepo on right
Johnson BusinessFeed

Johnson announces 2018 distinguished alumni diversity award recipients

Marques E. Zak, MBA ’10, and William J. Restrepo ’80, MBA ’85, will be honored at the Johnson Diversity Symposium and Alumni Awards Dinner on Oct. 27.

Cornell Dyson students interview with Imbolo Mbue
Dyson BusinessFeed

An Interview with Imbolo Mbue, author of ‘Behold the Dreamers: A Novel’

Imbolo Mbue, author of ‘Behold the Dreamers: A Novel,’ comes to Dyson to as part of the Dyson School’s Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series.