Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
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.
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.
The Intersection of AI and Investing: A Transformational Moment
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in finance—it’s here, reshaping markets, redefining careers, and forcing regulators to catch up.
Solving Global Challenges Through Diversity
A team from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University showcases the power of diversity and teamwork at the Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition.
Advancing Financial Inclusion at Cornell
Ain Razali, Johnson Cornell Tech Dual-Campus Track MBA ’25 reflects on her summer experience through the Social Impact Internship Fund.
Summit Emphasizes Human-Centric Sustainability
MBA students Kaiser Khoo and Jason Woolf attended the International WELL Building Institute’s Social Sustainability Summit, where they explored the intersection of social sustainability and best business practices.
Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon
The 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.
Building Connections at the MBA Stock Pitch Challenge
Raphael De Genova, MBA ’26, describes his experience of preparing for and presenting at the challenge in New York City.
Grateful for the Experience: My EMI Pitch Competition Story
iOptiCrane won first place in the 2024 Cornell EMI Mark Mobius Pitch Competition. Project leader Roy Wang shares his unforgettable experience.