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Turtle offers a new model for freelancing
Vlad Lokshin, MBA ’15, co-founded Turtle to create a first-class freelancing platform, starting with software developers.

Dyson to introduce nine new courses in 2020-21
With topics from global business to racial equity, the new courses will prepare students to operate in complex environments and across cultures.

Johnson offers new courses in fintech, digital business, and leadership
Johnson faculty created new courses designed to equip future business leaders with strategic, targeted analytical and leadership skills.

Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Austin Rothbard, MBA ’00
Austin Rothbard, MBA ’00, has had a varied and exciting career path, which includes founding his own business, Twisted Road.

Daniel Hooker finds a teachable moment in COVID-19
Hooker, a veteran food industry executive, will teach a new course this fall covering global supply-chain issues surfaced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bob Frank’s legacy as a teacher, behavioral economist, economic naturalist, and author
Robert H. Frank, Cornell professor of economics since 1972, champion of behavioral economics, and widely published author, retired July 1, 2020.

Johnson included in top fintech rankings
Johnson MBA programs recently received top recognition for strengths in finance, fintech, and tech-sector business.

Johnson faculty and alumni launch investment internship with the Cayuga Fund
An initiative led by the Parker Center provides investing experience for Cornell students whose summer internship plans were disrupted by COVID-19.

New student-led initiative makes connections, supports Black-owned businesses
Empower, founded by Dyson’s Arianna Kohilakis ’22, identifies project opportunities and pairs Black-owned businesses with Cornell undergraduate volunteers.