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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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A group of Cornell MBAs embracing Korean culture in hanboks—traditional Korean garments.

Insights from a Trek in Korea and Japan

An MBA student examines how innovation, tradition, and cultural values influence global markets and leadership strategies.

The Cornell team, composed of Prima Giovanni, MMH ’25, Harry Han, MMH ’25, and Ruby Lin, Kyoto MBA and MMH ’25, pose with their award plaques.

Purpose, Legacy, Strategy: Winning Case Draws on Company’s History and Values

Hospitality management graduate student Ruby Lin recounts her team’s first-place finish at the Case Competition for Family Ownership.

headshot of Chaitanya Baddam with the career corner graphic identifier overlaid on the photo background.
Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

Pioneering Sustainability

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Agata Smeets, MBA ’11, head of environment and product sustainability at Gap Inc.

headshot of CJ Fonzi with the 20 for 20 graphic identifier placed next to him on the photo.
Johnson School

From Classroom to Climate Action: Revolutionizing Sustainability in Africa

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree CJ Fonzi, MBA ’08, cofounder and COO of Africa Climate Ventures.

Two doctors meeting.
Johnson School

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.”

Multiple-lane roadway full of cars at dusk with a cloudy sky and a mountain in the background

Navigating the Complexities of Dealmaking and Private Transactions in Emerging Markets

Investors and financial advisors interested in emerging markets often create synergies with DFIs to expand capabilities and mitigate risks.

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Transformative Lessons from the 2025 Investment Portfolio Case Competition

Nayancie Matthews, MBA ’26 shares the collaboration, strategy, planning, and outcomes of a successful Cornell Investment Portfolio Case Competition run.

Illustrative coins shaped by Bitcoin’s symbol on a laptop used for investments.

Perpetual Futures Contracts and Cryptocurrency Market Quality: Insights from Emerging Markets

How do perpetual futures contracts impact cryptocurrency trading in emerging markets like China? Our research uncovers key insights.