Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Connecting the dots: Linking problem-solving skillset to tech sales strategy
Trevor Sung, MBA ’21, expanded his perspective and sharpened his consulting and problem-solving skills in the Sustainable Global Enterprise Immersion.
African debt storm
EMI Fellow Tyler Botzon reports on the global pandemic’s staggering economic implications for heavily indebted countries in Africa.
9 Ways the Pandemic Will Change Travel in 2021
Professor Robert Kwortnik Jr. tells the New York Times that flexible cruise cancellation policies will likely continue through 2021.
Beyond the plate: The far-reaching consequences of our food system
Laté Lawson-Lartego of Oxfam America spoke with students about what Oxfam is doing to ensure our food system is equitable on a global scale.
Medical group benefits from MBA skills during the pandemic
With funding from the Social Impact Internship Fund, Rahul Singh spent the summer working for a hospitalist practice in their business strategy team.
Indian SMEs: Overcoming funding challenges amidst a global pandemic
Lovay Mahajan, MBA ’20, shares his perspective on how Indian SMEs can overcome funding challenges in the post-COVID era.
Noteworthy: 12th Annual CIRECC Brings First Cornell Triumph in Five Years
The 12th Annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition (CIRECC) held its finals on November 6, with Cornell’s WEBS Group in first place.
Hospitality professionals balance robots and human touch for post-COVID-19 era
Hotel industry experts offer insights into the development of automated service innovations in response to customers’ COVID-19 concerns.
Experts respond to case study challenge with unique brand strategies
Professor Chekitan Dev’s co-authored case study challenges readers to position the Neemrana Hotels brand to survive and thrive in a changing market. How did readers respond?