Student Voices & Experiences

SC Johnson College of Business Offers New Climate Finance Course
Visiting Assistant Professor Alissa M. Kleinnijenhuis created a Climate Finance course for the SC Johnson College of Business

Meet the Sophomore Who’s a Culinary Phenom
Rahanna Bisseret Martinez ’26 is gaining fame for her multicultural cuisine—and she has already published a cookbook.

Park Perspective: A broader definition of leadership
Ami Parekh, MBA ’25, encourages students to recognize leadership opportunities beyond formal roles.

Sustainable Strides: New Balance’s Commitment to Quality
Kyra Stiggelbout, MBA ’24, found a rewarding role at the intersection of quality and sustainability last summer at New Balance.

Student input adds flavor, variety to halal, kosher meals
Dyson student Mikhail Essa’s goal is to work with Cornell Dining to have more kosher and halal food available at dining locations throughout campus.

Cornell Introduces its 2024 Kessler Fellows Cohort
The Kessler Fellows program welcomed 20 students to its 2024 cohort.

An Undergraduate’s Journey in Financial Analysis
Caitlyn Walsh ’24 (CALS) reflects upon her four years at Cornell University studying investment research.

Team Pickleball Mania Wins Pitch Competition
Top honors went to the students working with the alumna-owned Pickleball Mania, offering space in the Ithaca Mall to play the fastest growing racket sport in America.

First-gen students, alumni connect in mentorship program
The new Accelerator Scholars Program provides first-generation Dyson and Nolan School students with mentorship, networking, knowledge and skills.