Centers & Institutes

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Image of Owais Aslam presenting to the Cayuga Fund class, alongside classmate Alberto Alegria.

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.

STAMP and UN
Johnson School

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.

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Stablecoins: Importance in Emerging Markets and Recommended Regulatory Framework

Stablecoins offer a solution for cross-border payments and wealth preservation in emerging markets.

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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.

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Dyson School

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.

Louis Guzzo, MPS ’23, posing at Castello di Brolio—the family home of the Baron Francesco Ricasoli, who owns Ricasoli Winery, founded in 1141

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.