Parker Center for Investment Research
See how we’re preparing students for the future in asset management, including stock pitches, student-managed funds, and case competitions.
Success in Investment Management: Spotlight on Kira Connors ’07, MBA ’12
Kira Connor shares how her Cornell MBA launched her successful career pivot into investment research.
What is ZIG, Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Digital Token?
ZIG aims to stabilize the economy but faces challenges related to inflation, adoption, and exchange rate volatility.
Transformative Lessons from the 2025 Investment Portfolio Case Competition
Nayancie Matthews, MBA ’26 shares the collaboration, strategy, planning, and outcomes of a successful Cornell Investment Portfolio Case Competition run.
Building Connections at the MBA Stock Pitch Challenge
Raphael De Genova, MBA ’26, describes his experience of preparing for and presenting at the challenge in New York City.
15th WIN Conference: Fostering Community
Ekta Kumar, MBA ’25 recounts her experience meeting women leaders in the investing profession and connecting with students from across the country at the 15th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.
Cornell Students Listen to Successful Women in Investing at the 2024 Undergraduate WIN Conference
Lucille Ley, ’27 describes her experience stock pitching and attending the 2024 Cornell Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference.
Teaching the Industry Review Process in Student-Managed Investment Funds
The Cayuga Fund Program at the SC Johnson College provides students with hands-on experience in preparing real-time proprietary industry reviews in a single semester.
Reminiscences of a Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge Participant
Henry Beyrich ’26 describes his team’s experience preparing for and presenting at the 2024 Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge.
eCornell’s Evaluating Stocks Course Furthers Cornell’s Investing Offerings
How do you learn to pick a stock in a rigorous and disciplined fashion if you are no longer enrolled in school full-time?