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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Nolan BusinessFeed

Future Real Estate Leaders Shine at Cornell’s International Case Competition

Move forward on a $98M deal – or not? Students defended their proposals at Cornell’s International Real Estate Case Competition on Nov. 15 in NYC.

Bar chart showing the number of new industrial policies in the automobile sector from 2008 to 2022

Industrial Policies and Innovation: Evidence from the Global Automobile Industry

Based on BFI Working Paper 2024-141, “Industrial Policies and Innovation: Evidence from the Global Automobile Industry,” by Yucheng Wang, University of Sydney; Panle Jia Barwick, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Hyuk-Soo Kwon, […]

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Latin America: From Resource Curse to a Green Power

Latin America is emerging as an unexpected leader in environmental progress within the emerging economies.

Headshot of Linda Giuliano with a 20 for 20 graphic identifier overlaid on the photo background.
Johnson BusinessFeed

Transforming Finance: ESG Leader Propels Responsible Investments to New Heights

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Linda Giuliano, MBA ’02, founder of BrightWorld ESG.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Cornell Real Estate Club in New York City

Cornell Real Estate Club trek members travel to New York City to meet with leading industry professionals.

Image of Rob Karp ’19 speaking to Air & Sea Club students
Nolan BusinessFeed

A Fireside Chat with Rob Karp ’19

Rob Karp ’19, the CEO and Founder of MilesAhead, joined a Fireside Chat to share personal experiences and successes in entrepreneurship.

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The 2024 Families in Business Conference: Making Connections and Learning About Impact

MBA candidate Mike Weaver reflects on his experience at the 2024 Families in Business Conference and with the Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Private Jet Startup Wins Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition

Nolan School MMH students Harry Han and Benjamin Lin delivered a winning pitch for a startup enabling travelers to book private jets online in China.

Grace Ou ‘27, Lucille Ley ’27, Amber Li ‘27, and Victoria Gong ‘25 pose by the 2024 Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference banner.

Cornell Students Listen to Successful Women in Investing at the 2024 Undergraduate WIN Conference

Lucille Ley, ’27 describes her experience stock pitching and attending the 2024 Cornell Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference.