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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China Under Mao: A Revolution Derailed

Examine the rise and fall of the Maoist revolutionary state from 1949 to 1976―an epoch of startling accomplishments and disastrous failures, steered by many forces but dominated above all by Mao.

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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 […]

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

Student perspective: Fall at the Fund

Michael Jang, MBA ‘24 shares his experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Nolan School

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.