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 School

How two curious and technologically savvy SHA students forged Cornell Blockchain

SHA’s entrepreneurial bent and a fascination with Bitcoin led a pair of Hotelies to found a university-wide blockchain club for undergraduates.

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Nolan School

Welcome to the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship Virtual Kick-Off Event!

The Pillsbury Kick-off event allows budding entrepreneurs an overview of hospitality related programs and competitions available.

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The 5th Annual Global Strategy & Emerging Markets Conference

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Emerging Markets Institute (EMI), and the Cornell Institute for China Economic Research (CICER) welcome you to attend the 5th annual Global Strategy and […]

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Nolan School

What’s on the Minds of Hospitality HR Professionals in Asia Pacific

Professor Bruce Tracey facilitated a recent panel discussion for hotel chief human resources officers in the Asia Pacific region.

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Johnson School

Chris Marquis champions the B Corps model of resilient and sustainable capitalism

In his new book, Chris Marquis says a more resilient and sustainable capitalism should focus on environmental, social, and financial performance.

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Nolan School

Indoor dining returns to New York, but is it too late for some places?

Professor Alex Susskind discusses just how important the restaurant industry is for New York City as a whole.

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Johnson School

The Asian Century just arrived. Now get ready.

EMI undergraduate researcher, Michael Pocress ’21, explains events that led to the rise of Asia and how the continent may define future globalization.

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Johnson School

Student perspective: One Africa

Olivier Tameze Rivas, MBA ’20, an Emerging Markets Institutes contributor, shares his views about growth possibilities for Africa.

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Johnson School

How the global pandemic changed a small business in a big way

MBA students in BR Microenterprise recap their experience advising a local business, which included pivoting their strategy in response to COVID-19.