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

Money, Morale and Mayhem: Economic and Emotional Landscapes in the Formation of Revolutionary China, 1946-1949
The lecture series “Unmasking the CCP: History, Politics, and Society in post-1949 China” is a pioneering initiative to delve into the complex and often obscured aspects of the People’s Republic […]

To Sustainably Grow and Delight Consumers Globally: My Summer at Kraft Heinz
Ian Cairns, MBA ’24, leveraged the skills, tools, and knowledge he acquired at the Johnson School during his internship at Kraft Heinz.

B-School Teams Focus on Flickr in Cornell 2024 Case Competition for Family Ownership
Olin Business School team wins the Case Competition for Family Ownership, the only such contest where students interact with a family business.

Student perspective: Fall at the Fund
Michael Jang, MBA ‘24 shares his experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.

The Emerging Market of Cryptocurrencies and Perpetual Contracts
Cryptocurrencies have attracted much attention from the public. In the cryptocurrency space, perpetual contracts play a crucial role.

Climate Roundtable Sparks Insight and Invites Collaboration
Dean Andrew Karolyi gave a lightning talk on strategies to encourage and sustain private investment in the green transition at the 2030 Project event.

A Glimpse into Urbanization in the Slums
The resilience of the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, amid urbanization and plastic bans, reflects a changing landscape.

Hospitality Executive Keith Barr to Receive 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon Award
Hotelie Keith Barr ’92 is scheduled to receive the Cornell Icon Award June 4 at the awards ceremony in New York City.

Exchange Student at Dyson Leads Winning Team in EMI Corning Case Competition
CEMS MIM exchange student Gergely Keményfi enlisted classmates at Corvinus University in Hungary to create the case competition’s winning proposal.