Centers & Institutes

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

Tony Nguyen standing next to the Service in Unity project board.

Staffing with Purpose: Empower Your Community with the Strength of Recovery

MBA students partner with a recovery-centered staffing agency to support geographic expansion, client diversification, and scalable service delivery.

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India’s Emerging Electric Vehicle Market

Government policies, demand, and new investments are fueling the EV market, but infrastructure gaps and high prices stand in the way.

Couple discussing finances
Johnson School

Money talks: how opening up can ease financial stress

New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College finds that people who regularly discuss their finances experience less financial anxiety over time. 

Esohe Denise Odaro
Johnson School

Leading with Purpose: Esohe Denise Odaro’s Journey in Sustainable Finance

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Esohe Denise Odaro MBA ’09, head of sustainability at PAI Partners.

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The Imperative of Social Development in Emerging Markets: India and Indonesia’s Cases

Explore how rapid growth in emerging markets often overlooks social issues such as poverty, deepening inequality and hindering development.

A young child streaming video content on a tablet—representing mobile-first entertainment consumption in emerging markets.

The AI-Culture Synergy is Expanding Media in Emerging Markets

Global media platforms use AI and localization to expand into emerging markets while preserving cultural relevance and user trust.

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Johnson School

The secret to resolutions? Enjoy the pursuit, not the outcome

New research from SC Johnson College finds the key to achieving goals is less about the outcome and more about enjoying the journey.

K-pop performer
Nolan School

The K-pop status shuffle: producers, power and reinvention

New SC Johnson College research finds entertainment agencies in Korea play a dominant role in shaping the image of K-pop groups.

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A New Paradigm of Trade and Development? Potential Effects of Trump’s Tariffs for Emerging Markets

International trade has been a growth engine for emerging markets in recent decades, but following the same path could be an obsolete strategy.