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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.

BRV students pose for a photo entrepreneurship leaders
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BenDaniel Venture Challenge: Connecting entrepreneurial Cornellians since 2009

Wenni Cai, MBA ’19, and BVC finalists discuss their experiences as entrepreneurs at Cornell and as part of the BenDaniel Venture Challenge.

Allison Latham, Two-Year MBA '20, with her team celebrating a second-place finish at the 2018 MBA Sustainability Case Competition at Penn State Smeal College of Business
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Park Perspectives: Leading without a defined “leader”

Allison Latham, Two-Year MBA ’20, recognizes that a formal leader does not need to be defined in all instances, but initiative and structure are key.

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From Metro NY to Israel: A new perspective on global business

Katie Meyer, Executive MBA Metro NY student, reflects on her global business study in Israel, a “life changing” experience.

Matt Pundmann, Two-Year MBA '19, with Johnson classmates in Tokyo
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Park Perspectives: The plan after the plan

Matt Pundmann, Two-Year MBA ’19, found a sense of stability and understanding in the Johnson community despite not knowing what exactly is next.

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International treks combine business and culture while uniting MBAs across programs

The 2019 international treks brought together students from all three of Johnson’s residential MBA programs who visited Brazil, Colombia, and Israel.

MBA students in front of famous restaurant
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Johnson MBAs explore New Orleans on an “unofficial trek”

Johnson’s Two-Year MBAs planned an unofficial trek to New Orleans during February break, fostering camaraderie amongst classmates.

Cornell MBA group photo
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Cornell MBA Africa Trek: Startups, safaris, and MasterCard, oh my!

Yewande Salau, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on Johnson’s trek to Kenya and South Africa in December.

Lindsey Staley, Two Year MBA 19, takes a photo with her case competition team, Quincy Bedeau and Kevon Coppage, both Two Year MBAs 19
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Park Perspectives: An MBA can be a “career enhancer”

Lindsey Staley, Two Year MBA Æ19, explains how continuing a career and pursuing an MBA do not need to be mutually exclusive.

Sheri Hunter and friends working at a raffle ticket table
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MBAs give back: Coordinating the Community Impact Auction

Sheri Hunter, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on her role in the annual Community Impact Auction. The event raised a record $24,000 in March.