Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Trash is Cash: Unlocking the Secret of Recyclability
What do a cigarette, dirty diaper, and used flip flops have in common? They’re all recyclable, thanks to TerraCycle’s innovative approach .
Keynote speaker John Fekete, MBA ’99, kicks off Parker Center MBA Stock Pitch Challenge
John Fekete, managing director at Crescent Capital Group, shared his views on portfolio strategies and investment industry challenges.
Student Perspective: A participant’s view of the virtual MBA Stock Pitch Challenge
Chris Magas, MBA ’22, describes his team’s experience of preparing for and presenting at this year’s virtual MBA Stock Pitch Challenge.
Swipe, match, eat: ‘Weet’ pitches better online dating app
A proposed dating app won top prize at this year’s annual Cornell Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition sponsored by SHA’s Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
Noteworthy: Innovating for a Post-Pandemic Future
Industry leaders discuss challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry in a post-pandemic world.
Impact investing: Opportunities abound in India’s education sector
Sanchita Mehrotra writes about her passion for impact investing, diving into two successful examples of impact investing in India’s education sector.
Student perspective: Summer EMI internship reflection
Vritika Patni reflects on her time as an Emerging Markets Institute intern and summarizes major themes presented in EMI’s anniversary video interviews.
Camp Earth Connection optimizes online presence to reach outdoor enthusiasts
MBA candidates Brittany Iwata and Lizzie Kaplan helped Camp Earth Connection refine its positioning and increase awareness of its rental properties.
Sunshine through my window
Anshul Bakhda, MBA ’21, focused on luxury hospitality, sustainability, and strategic business initiatives during his remote summer internship.