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

Fostering Future Leaders: AREC and DAIRE’s 2023 NYC Career Trek
Student real estate clubs, AREC and DAIRE, visited New York City on an experiential learning trek with support from Cornell’s Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF).

Assessing Risks and Realignments in Emerging Markets
The 2023 Emerging Markets Institute conference was held on the Cornell Tech campus in NYC, Nov. 3, hosting nearly 500 attendees in person and online.

Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate 2023 Fall Career Trek
The Center for Real Estate and Finance encourages diversity and inclusion in Real Estate by supporting the DAIRE 2023 Fall Career Trek to New York City

Celebrating Heather Henyon’s Mission to Invest in Woman Entrepreneurs
Heather Henyon, MBA ’03, was honored with the 2023 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni in International Business and Emerging Markets.

Cornell’s 2023 Families in Business Conference Ignites Thought Leadership
Clarence Rivette, MBA ’25, provides an overview and shares personal takeaways about the 9th Annual Families in Business Conference held in Ithaca.

Cornell Real Estate Club Visits Industry Leaders in Boston
Career trek participants networked with real estate professionals, gained company insights , and learned about the Boston real estate market.

Brown Butter Rises to the Top at Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition
Jonah Gershon ’24 won the eighth annual Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition for his pitch to develop spekld, brown butter in a stick.

Professionals Navigate Rising Economies in Emerging Markets Certificate Program
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty help professionals navigate rising economies in Emerging Markets certificate program.

Transformative Summer at IHH Healthcare: Lessons in Operational Excellence
Emerging Markets Institute Fellow Jacky Aung, MHA ’24, recounts his experience as an operational excellence intern at IHH Healthcare Singapore.