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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SC Johnson College

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.

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Nolan School

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

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Johnson School

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.

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SC Johnson College

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

Winds of Change in the Hospitality Industry

Nolan School Professor Chekitan Dev and Expedia’s Hari Nair, MMH ’02, discuss ten trends changing the world of hospitality, travel, and tourism.