Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Could learning about happiness improve economics education?
Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.
Factories, finance and human capital: Lessons from Southeast Asia
A Cornell MBA student travels through Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines to explore sustainability in emerging markets
At the helm: Johnson grad navigates a new era for Resolve Marine
Blending family legacy, innovation, and Cornell talent, Joseph Farrell III, MBA ’16, is tackling global maritime crises.
The rise and fall of Bolivia’s state-led growth model
Once a “socialist miracle,” Bolivia now faces historic inflation and gas shortages, exposing the risks of state-led growth.
Cookies that do more than satisfy a sweet tooth
Big Red Microenterprise students reflect on helping strengthen Via’s Cookies’ local market presence
The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems
New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.
Why fintechs are winning in Nigeria while telcos dominate elsewhere
African telecom companies have built thriving fintechs in East Africa. But they are struggling to grow in more competitive markets like Nigeria
How the state-owned electrical utility in Mexico won over global capital markets
Fibra E established a benchmark for how state-owned enterprises (SOEs) can mobilize global capital toward national development objectives.
From networking to knowledge at the MBA Women in Investing Conference
Rebecca Liu MBA ’27 reflects on her experience attending and presenting at the 2025 MBA Women in Investing Conference