Student Voices & Experiences

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Dyson School

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

upper body shot of Rahanna Bisseret.
Nolan School

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.

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Johnson School

Park Perspective: A broader definition of leadership

Ami Parekh, MBA ’25, encourages students to recognize leadership opportunities beyond formal roles.

Kyra Stiggelbout sitting on a stone step wearing New Balance sneakers.
Johnson School

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.

Mikhail Essa
Dyson School

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.

Group of 20 students in Sage Atrium selected for 2024 Kessler Fellows
Dyson School

Cornell Introduces its 2024 Kessler Fellows Cohort

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

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SC Johnson College

An Undergraduate’s Journey in Financial Analysis

Caitlyn Walsh ’24 (CALS) reflects upon her four years at Cornell University studying investment research.

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Dyson School

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.

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SC Johnson College

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.