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.

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Cornell Alternative Investments Symposium Speakers Discuss Trends, Strategies, ESG

Speakers discussed private equity, venture capital, real estate, and the impact of ESG values at the Johnson Private Equity and Credit Club event.

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How Pradeep Ambrose, PhD ’20, MBA ’21, became a “great friend to Bermuda”

Cornell connections brought together a virology scientist and MBA to help Bermuda grapple with a COVID surge and serve as interim science advisor.

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Student Insights: The 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference

Kate Nguyen, MBA ’23 shares her experience at the 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference, held virtually for the second time.

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Cornell Undergraduate WIN: Cultivating Winning Female Investors

Laurel Prime ’22 shares her experience from the 6th Annual Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference.

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Competing in the Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge: A Deep Dive into Equity Research

Students from across the country advanced their equity research skills by competing in the 11th Annual Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge.

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WIN Conference aims to boost representation of women in investing

The Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference aims to educate undergraduate women about career options and facilitate recruiting, networking opportunities with sponsoring firms.

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Investing at Cornell theme launches campus-wide Investing Ideas Forum

Five teams participated in Investing at Cornell’s first Investment Ideas Forum, including undergraduate and graduate students from across Cornell.

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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.

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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.