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Student Voices & Experiences

Jason Woolf standing in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) office in front of banner walls

Driving impact through data at Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Jason Woolf MBA ’26 used business analytics to attract more athletes, promote good health, and make a greater difference.

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Nolan School

Hospitality Hackathon winners propose app to cut billing complaints by 25%

At Cornell’s 2025 Hilton Hospitality Hackathon, more than 100 students tackled hospitality business challenges.

Attendees at the 2024 EMI conference, including Dean Karolyi, applaud case competition winners.

EMI’s 15th anniversary conference: Redefining the playbook for emerging markets

Conference in New York City will unite global leaders to redefine emerging markets’ role amid shifting trade, capital, and technology trends

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Building the future of clean air technology

Carina D’Souza, MBA ’26 spends her summer internship working with AirVitalize Innovations, a clean-tech startup on a mission to make clean air accessible to all.

Smiling MBA student reviewing class notes.
Johnson School

Day in the life of an MBA student

Explore a typical day in the life of MBA students, from classes to clubs and social life, as told by real MBA students.

Hospitality professionals sitting around a conference table with architectural building models, discussing a project in a modern office.
Nolan School

Careers in the hospitality industry

Learn about the various careers in the hospitality industry. Discover the highest-paying positions and how to stand out with an MMH degree.

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Emerging markets: The growth engine of decentralized finance

As traditional finance struggles with access and trust, DeFi is emerging as an alternative through staking, lending, and tokenized assets

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Behind the curtain: Insights from the 2025 Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge

Emma Jonisch ’28 reflects on her experience at the 2025 Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge hosted by the Parker Center for Investment Research

Prerana Reddy and Colby Snyder smiling and standing in front of their poster project

Suzanne’s Swim School Evolution

Big Red Microenterprise students Prerana Reddy MBA ’26 and Colby Snyder MBA ’26 reflect on their experiences transforming Swim With Suzanne’s marketing strategies.