Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Rebound
MPS student, William Sanders ’25 , examines the multi-sector growth that brought Sri Lanka’s economy back from a financial crisis.

Unlocking Africa’s Growth: Addressing Capital Challenges
To unlock Africa’s growth, capital access must evolve. Read about proposed structural reforms, ecosystem support, and investor innovation.

How My Undergraduate Experience in the Cayuga Fund Ignited My Passion for Investment Research
Courtney Huang ’26 shares her experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.

Navigating Market Uncertainty: Lessons from an MBA Student in the Cayuga Fund
Owais Aslam, MBA ’25 shares his experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.

Cornell’s Sustainable Tourism To Partner with United Nations Tourism
The partnership will allow 350 candidates to receive tuition-free enrollment in STAMP’s online course.

Stablecoins: Importance in Emerging Markets and Recommended Regulatory Framework
Stablecoins offer a solution for cross-border payments and wealth preservation in emerging markets.

Discovering Korea and Japan through Cornell’s MBA Winter Trek
Students explore the intersection of culture, innovation, and business strategy on Cornell Johnson’s MBA trek to Korea and Japan.

Earth Day Research: Powering the Future with Clean Energy
New SC Johnson College research shows primary contributors to recent clean energy patents are existing inventors rather than newcomers.

From Spring Trek to Italian Citizenship: A Baker Program Student’s Journey
Louis Guzzo, MPS ’23 obtains Italian citizenship three years after the Smith Family Business Institute’s Family Businesses in Italy trek.