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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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Park Perspectives: Pivoting is hard work

Kaitlyn Briggs, Two-Year MBA ’21, reflects on the collaborative support that has made her experience at Cornell so rewarding.

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Laughing Goat Fiber Farm: From fiber to finished goods

What do MBA students, goats, and sustainability have in common? An amazing opportunity for growth. MBAs recap their experience helping a local business.

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Student perspective: Managing assets in a time of uncertainty and volatility

Cayuga Fund student asset managers quickly adapted to work virtually when COVID-19 and resulting economic disruption hit the markets.

Russell in front of a wall at Oceana
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My Oceana experience: Moving toward a career in environmental sustainability

Ocean plastic pollution is a global crisis, and it will probably get worse before it gets better. MBA student Russell Grandin is speaking out to affect positive change.

SHA lecturer Doug Miller
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Speaking of beer: A few rounds with Doug Miller

SHA lecturer Doug Miller shares some beer trends and trivia and talks about his course, Introduction to Fermented Grains, Hard Ciders, and Sake.

Executive MBA students and senior lecturer Casanova stand in front of a presentation board for the class
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Emerging markets elective highlights teamwork and insight among EMBAs

David Wei Wu (EMBA Metro NY) shares what he learned about emerging markets—and his classmates—during a winter residential session elective course.

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Cornell team ‘solves the retirement puzzle,’ earns first place at the 2020 IPCC

Robert Carney, member of the winning Cornell team at the 4th Annual Investment Portfolio Case Competition, recounts his experience at the event.

Johnson MBAs with their pets during Meet My Pet virtual event
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MBAs find ways to stay social from a distance

From online club meetings to virtual Sage Socials, Johnson’s Student Council has taken the lead to ensure MBAs stay connected during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Campus community donates essential medical supplies

Groups not directly linked to technical or medical research, such as MBA students in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, took up the call.