Student Voices & Experiences

Park Perspective: A Breaking Point—and a Breakthrough
Lauren Whitehead, MBA ’26, first-year student, shares helpful tips for managing the rigor and pace of an Ivy League business school.

Women Leaders Discuss Barriers to Venture Capital
Panelists say relationships, mentorship, and allyship can help mitigate some of the challenges women face in entering the field.

What is ZIG, Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Digital Token?
ZIG aims to stabilize the economy but faces challenges related to inflation, adoption, and exchange rate volatility.

Poets and Quants Ranks Dyson School No. 2 Among Business Programs
Poets and Quants’ ranking of the Dyson School rose four points to its highest position to date of No. 2, with a composite score of 98.9 out of 100.

Park Perspective: Escaping and returning
Guy King, MBA ’26, reflects on personal growth through vulnerability

Insights from a Trek in Korea and Japan
An MBA student examines how innovation, tradition, and cultural values influence global markets and leadership strategies.

Purpose, Legacy, Strategy: Winning Case Draws on Company’s History and Values
Hospitality management graduate student Ruby Lin recounts her team’s first-place finish at the Case Competition for Family Ownership.

Students Meet Author-Entrepreneurs Elevating African Cuisine
Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro visited Cornell and met with students studying Cultures and Cuisine, a course taught by Lilly Jan.

Navigating the Complexities of Dealmaking and Private Transactions in Emerging Markets
Investors and financial advisors interested in emerging markets often create synergies with DFIs to expand capabilities and mitigate risks.