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Park Fellows Teach Finance and Investing at Ithaca High School
Cornell MBA students build leadership capability through self-directed service projects, such as teaching high schoolers.

Introducing the 2024 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Cohort
Meet the founders of the 28 startups selected to participate in this year’s Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator.

Honoring Diversity and Leadership: The L. Joseph Thomas Suite Dedication
Past and present deans and alumni came together during Reunion 2024 to honor Joe Thomas, Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean Emeritus of the Johnson School.

Chris Marino is Shaping the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders by Paying it Forward
10 Under 10 honoree Chris Marino, MBA ’20, is a head of agency at Google who believes in using marketing as a force for good.

The cost of silence: Financial stress mutes couples’ communication
Dyson and Johnson school researchers found evidence that financial stress plays a significant role in hindering communication between partners about finances.

Cornell Keynotes Podcast: Current Trends in Generative AI Tech
Karan Girotra, a professor at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and Cornell Tech, explains the current capabilities of AI and shares newsworthy updates about the technology on the Cornell Keynotes podcast.

Saratoga Springs Business Leader Receives NYS Hometown Alumni Award
Jim Mastrianni, MBA ’06, is the 12th recipient of the Cornell New York State Hometown Alumni Award.

From Music to Amazon and Back: A Q&A with Alexander Horowitz, MBA ’23
Career Corner: Marketing executive Alexander Horowitz pivoted from music and tech marketing to Amazon’s last-mile business—then segued back to music.

Trade Titans: The Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on Global Economics
US-China trade tensions are restructuring global economics, driving supply chain shifts, and prompting scrutiny of European tech investment.