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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Johnson School

Embracing the Virtual Environment: Transforming a Local Yoga Studio to a National Offering

Big Red Microenterprise members Cara Esposito and Yifan Wu helped Fine Spirit Yoga optimize its brand and online offerings for a national consumer base.

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Johnson School

Finding Sustainability in an Unexpected Role

Katie McGahan, MBA ’22, took an internship with Ford’s treasury department hoping —but not expecting—to find a way to integrate sustainability.

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Johnson School

Asia’s Growth Consolidates in 2022, But with Major Risks

Alicia García Herrero discusses Asia’s 2022 growth prospects, noting COVID impacts, supply chain disruptions, and U.S.-China competition as key risks.

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Nolan School

Cornell Hotel Indices: Fourth Quarter 2021 Converging Towards Normalcy

Hotel price momentum normalcy can be expected next quarter, says Professor Crocker H. Liu.

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Johnson School

Embracing the “Everyone is a Changemaker” Movement

Johnson’s Social Impact Internship Fund enabled Tony Tsao, MBA ’22, to help nonprofit Ashoka further develop its social entrepreneurship network.

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Johnson School

How Pradeep Ambrose, PhD ’20, MBA ’21, became a “great friend to Bermuda”

Cornell connections brought together a virology scientist and MBA to help Bermuda grapple with a COVID surge and serve as interim science advisor.

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Johnson School

Student Insights: The 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference

Kate Nguyen, MBA ’23 shares her experience at the 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference, held virtually for the second time.

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Nolan School

Building a Sustainable Future: How Hotels are Blending Design and Technology for a Greener Tomorrow

The global hotel construction pipeline has reached a record high, and consumers are asking developers and brands to consider sustainable construction and design initiatives.

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Nolan School

The Cruise Industry Faces Challenges with Optimism

Experts and industry leaders joined Dean Kate Walsh to discuss factors in restarting the cruise industry, in the wake of COVID-19.