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See how we’re turning ambition into impact every day through stories and updates about Johnson School students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners, and friends.

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A Glimpse into Urbanization in the Slums

The resilience of the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, amid urbanization and plastic bans, reflects a changing landscape.

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Undergrads to debate free speech in the workplace

Is promoting freedom of expression in the workplace a good business practice? This question will be debated at two upcoming events, one in Spanish and one in English, co-hosted by the Cornell Speech and Debate Program, the SC Johnson College of Business, and ILR.

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Park Perspectives: Building Trust at the Start of the MBA

Frank Hager, MBA ’24, encourages students to focus on building trust in their first months at Johnson.

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Report: Warmer Planet Will Trigger Increased Farm Losses

Research by Dyson School professor Ariel Ortiz-Bobea quantifies just how much extreme heat is cutting into farmers’ financial security.

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Exchange Student at Dyson Leads Winning Team in EMI Corning Case Competition

CEMS MIM exchange student Gergely Keményfi enlisted classmates at Corvinus University in Hungary to create the case competition’s winning proposal.

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Johnson Professor Manoj Thomas to lead NYC Initiatives at Cornell Tech

In July, Thomas will assume the role of associate dean of NYC initiatives, signaling a new partnership between Cornell Tech and SC Johnson College.

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Navigating Work Environments: In-Office, Remote, or Hybrid?

Career Corner: Review the possible benefits and liabilities of each work model and assess their weights to help determine the best situation for you.

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Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Heather Henyon MBA ’03

Heather Henyon, MBA ’03, reflects on her career path into angel investing, and how her Park Fellowship experience shaped her journey along the way.

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Scanner data can help NYS farmers boost market sales

Researchers partnered with NYS livestock farmers using point-of-sale technology, then analyzed their market transactions and uncovered insights that could increase farmers’ profits.