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

New York FarmNet Cultivates Stability for Farming Families
Fred Lee was on the verge of losing the Long Island farm he had inherited from his family. A call to New York FarmNet helped change his life and his business.

Entrepreneurial MMH Students Find a Home at the Pillsbury Institute
The Pillsbury Institute welcomes students with involved faculty, staff, and space.

Unlocking Sustainable Hospitality: How Green Bonds Can Fuel a Greener Future for Hotels and Resorts
Corporate sustainability has become as mission critical in business as maximizing shareholder value.

Amped-Up About Renewables
Ben Roche, MBA ’23, reflects on what he learned as an intern in the renewable energy space at Amp, particularly in community solar development.

Cornell Real Estate Club Visits Industry Leaders and Alumni in Chicago
Tyler Bonaparte ’25 and Reika Nakagawa ’25 write about their career trek to Chicago, where they met with real estate industry professionals.

Cornell Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate, Spring 2023 Trek to Washington DC
DAIRE brought 11 club members to Washington, DC for their 2nd career trek with the help of the Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF)

Innovating for Climate: Insider Insights from ClimateCAP
Alejandra Plaza Limon, MBA ’23, shares insights on attending the ClimateCAP conference in Austin.

NGO Connecting Young Adults to Philanthropy Wins Business Plan Competition
“Citizens of the World,” a concept developed and pitched by Lucas Suero ’26, received this year’s $25,000 first place prize.

Nigeria’s eNaira CBDC: What Went Wrong?
Pratham Rawat ’23 discusses reasons for the low usage rates of Nigeria’s eNaira a year after the release of the country’s CBDC initiative.