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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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Image of a large group of students gathered together with a Cornell banner during the Rummo-Cornell Family Business Trek

Innovation Keeps Centuries-Old Family Business on the Leading Edge

On an Italy trek, an MBA student explores how a company blends tradition with consumer trends and modern marketing to thrive in Italy and beyond.

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Johnson School

Leading the Charge: Raghu Dharmaraju’s Journey to Scalable Sustainability

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Raghu Dharmaraju MBA ’07, CEO of ARTPARK.

Image of a digital device displaying market activity with a pad of paper and a pen

Unlocking Growth: Private Market Investment Opportunities in Emerging Economies

Private equity and credit are gaining traction in emerging markets, offering attractive returns, diversification, and long-term growth potential.

Image of an open-air market scene in India, where a vendor sits behind a colorful produce stall reading a newspaper. Apples, garlic, and other fruits and vegetables are neatly arranged, while shoppers move through the background. A sign in Hindi hangs above the stall,

India’s Quick Commerce Boom: A Step Closer to Becoming a Developed Nation?

Q-commerce is transforming retail, driving job growth, and reshaping supply chains in India.

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Nolan School

Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

Sri Lankan workers craft oil lamps and lamp wicks as they move through a factory.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Rebound

MPS student, William Sanders ’25 , examines the multi-sector growth that brought Sri Lanka’s economy back from a financial crisis.

Image of blueberry plants in a field.

Unlocking Africa’s Growth: Addressing Capital Challenges

To unlock Africa’s growth, capital access must evolve. Read about proposed structural reforms, ecosystem support, and investor innovation.

Image of Courtney Huang and fellow Cayuga Fund members on the outside stairs of Sage Hall

How My Undergraduate Experience in the Cayuga Fund Ignited My Passion for Investment Research

Courtney Huang ’26 shares her experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.

Image of Owais Aslam presenting to the Cayuga Fund class, alongside classmate Alberto Alegria.

Navigating Market Uncertainty: Lessons from an MBA Student in the Cayuga Fund

Owais Aslam, MBA ’25 shares his experience in the Cayuga Fund, the student-led investment fund.