Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Maxine Bédat Lays Bare the Fashion Industry’s Impacts and How We Can Change It
Author and Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Maxine Bédat traced the life cycle of a pair of jeans to help illustrate the fashion industry’s impact.
Capitalizing on Quality Healthcare for Mexico’s Forgotten Cities
Nixon International Internship Fund recipient Sebastian Garcia interned at Orion Capital, where he focused on healthcare for Mexico’s middle class.
FourTips for Student Entrepreneurs from Rob Karp ’19 – Miles Ahead CEO and Entrepreneur in Residence
Rob Karp ’19 shares life lessons as an entrepreneur with students in an event held by the Air and Sea Hospitality Club at the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
Climate Week NYC 2023 with Kehkashan Basu, MBA ’24
Kehkashan Basu, MBA ’24, founder of the Green Hope Foundation and a UN Human Rights Champion, led two events at Climate Week NYC 2023.
Identifying Ways to Revive Tren Urbano, Puerto Rico’s Foremost Rail Transit Project
Surbhi Vijay Bhavsar, MBA ’23, writes about her experience in developing solutions to revive Tren Urbano, Puerto Rico’s heavy-rail transit project.
A Case Study on Barbados Tourism: Repositioning a Struggling Country Brand
A case study coauthored by Professor Chekitan Dev centers on the Caribbean Island nation of Barbados’ strategy to increase stay-over tourism.
An Interview: Tina Jabeen and the Fast-Evolving Bangladesh Entrepreneurship Scene
Tina Jabeen champions Bangladesh’s startup growth, stressing infrastructure, female entrepreneurs, and regional collaboration for lasting impact.
Seeing a Bright Future for Hemp in New York State
Hailee Greene, MBA ’24, wants to build the first industrial hemp processing facility in the Northeast.
AficaPure: Where Beauty Meets Nature
Big Red Microenterprise members Sivani Mulji and Femi Olonilua helped beauty products company AficaPure identify ways to increase its brand presence.