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Students Meet Author-Entrepreneurs Elevating African Cuisine
Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro visited Cornell and met with students studying Cultures and Cuisine, a course taught by Lilly Jan.

Cornell’s Role in Vietnam’s First World-Class Private University
A collaborative effort between one of Vietnam’s largest corporations and the SC Johnson College results in VinUni, the country’s first private, nonprofit university.

From Technology Director to Chief Data Officer: A Q&A with Chaitanya Baddam, MBA ’23
Career Corner: Technology executive Chaitanya Baddam pivoted from insurance platform technology director to chief data officer at an insurtech startup.

Understanding Leadership Beyond Titles
“Everybody’s a leader… no matter your role,” Shamis Pitts, MBA ’11, tells New York City alumni.

Ethical Depth: The Cure for Today’s Medical Industry
A new Johnson School paper explores why doctors may fall prey to conflicts of interest and proposes a new approach called “deep professionalism.”

Charles Watson ’99 honors father, supports undergraduate affordability
Former varsity punter and Tropical Smoothie CEO Charles Watson ’99 established an endowed scholarship in honor of his father.

‘Structural poverty’ maps could steer help to world’s neediest
A new mapping approach could help policymakers identify where people live in extreme poverty and target resources more effectively.

The Financial Times Ranks Cornell University’s Johnson School 6th Place Among Top U.S. MBA Programs
Faculty research accounted for 10% of the Financial Times MBA ranking with Cornell Johnson placing #7.

The Intersection of AI and Investing: A Transformational Moment
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in finance—it’s here, reshaping markets, redefining careers, and forcing regulators to catch up.