Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
How a Semiconductor Boom Can Help Malaysia Escape ‘Middle-Income Trap’
Can global tech giants help the nation reach high-income status? A business analytics student explains.
Cruising Toward a Sustainable Future: Lessons from Havila Voyages
On Cornell’s trek to Norway, a cruise company stood out for embedding sustainability into strategy, offering lessons for emerging market economies.
Data Centers, Energy, and the Emerging Market Equation: A Sustainability Challenge
Data centers are expanding rapidly in emerging markets, raising urgent questions about energy, equity, and sustainability.
Innovation Keeps Centuries-Old Family Business on the Leading Edge
On an Italy trek, an MBA student explores how a company blends tradition with consumer trends and modern marketing to thrive in Italy and beyond.
Leading the Charge: Raghu Dharmaraju’s Journey to Scalable Sustainability
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Raghu Dharmaraju MBA ’07, CEO of ARTPARK.
Unlocking Growth: Private Market Investment Opportunities in Emerging Economies
Private equity and credit are gaining traction in emerging markets, offering attractive returns, diversification, and long-term growth potential.
India’s Quick Commerce Boom: A Step Closer to Becoming a Developed Nation?
Q-commerce is transforming retail, driving job growth, and reshaping supply chains in India.
Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition
Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.
Sri Lanka’s Economic Rebound
MPS student, William Sanders ’25 , examines the multi-sector growth that brought Sri Lanka’s economy back from a financial crisis.