Student Voices & Experiences

Lucas Suero ’26 hugs fellow competitor Christopher Browne, MPS '23 after winning the 13th annual hospitality business plan competition.
Nolan School

NGO Connecting Young Adults to Philanthropy Wins Business Plan Competition

“Citizens of the World,” a concept developed and pitched by Lucas Suero ’26, received this year’s $25,000 first place prize.

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SC Johnson College

Startup Showcase in Silicon Valley Spotlights Innovation

Johnson and Dyson student participants on eLab and Cornell Tech’s Runway Startups teams shared business ideas at the Student Startup Showcase.

a woman speaking into a microphone.
Johnson School

BioEntrepreneurship Initiative Fosters Entrepreneurial Community

Members of the Cornell entrepreneurial community gathered to celebrate a successful first year of the BioEntrepreneurship Initiative in Manhattan.

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Nolan School

Hotel Ezra Cornell 98 Set for April 20-22

Equity and sustainability will be front and center for the 98th annual Hotel Ezra Cornell, the student-run hospitality business conference.

Headshot of Solomon Tesfaye
Johnson School

Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Solomon Tesfaye MBA ’15

Solomon Tesfaye, MBA ’15, reflects on how his Park Fellow experience influences his approach to leadership in both his professional and personal life.

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Dyson School

Dyson students tackle societal issues at competition

Students take on United Nations sustainable development goals at Dyson’s inaugural Grand Challenges Pitch Competition.

3 men and 3 women dressed in business casual posing in front of a window and smiling.
SC Johnson College

Graduate Students in Real Estate Grow HBCU Case Competition and Launch a Summit

The Philip Payton Society for Minority Real Estate Professionals’ HBCU Real Estate Case Competition is the largest student-led competition of its kind.

Group photograph of students who gathered for dumpling making event
Johnson School

Park Perspectives: Living Inclusivity

Derek Ju, MBA ’24, reflects on inclusivity at Johnson.

headshot of Kielyn Jarvis.
Johnson School

Kielyn Jarvis Creates Mentorship Program for Dyson Students

As a Park Leadership Fellow, Kielyn Jarvis, MBA ’23, developed a mentorship program that will match MBA students with Dyson Diversity Scholars.