Dyson BusinessFeed
Explore our updates on ground-breaking research, student experiences, alumni accomplishments, and other stories from around the AgQuad and beyond.
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John Wu’s Journey from Tech Investor to Blockchain Entrepreneur and Web3 Champion
Blockchain entrepreneur John Wu ’92 built his career through Cornell connections and gives back as an advisor, speaker, and benefactor.
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Students learn about financing affordable housing developments
Cornell SC Johnson College undergraduates visited an active construction site and learned how affordable housing developments are financed.
![A young man and older woman looking at a new heat pump installed next to a house, with the house porch and railing in the background.](https://business.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/Kristinko-Mato.Clean-energy.600x400.jpg)
Undergrad Helps Ithaca Landlords, Tenants Switch to Clean Energy
Kristinko Mato ’24 is working to install efficient heat pumps in units rented by low- and moderate-income tenants, reducing costs and emissions.
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Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Helps Farmworkers Access Tax Justice
A partnership between the Law School and the Dyson School, the practicum helps undocumented workers and others resolve their tax complications.
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Student, Alumni-run Business Drives Impact in Nigeria
Crossroads funds a health clinic and school in Nigeria, offers economic opportunities to Nigerian artisans and trains Cornell student-entrepreneurs.
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Allison Herren Lee Addresses the SEC’s Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures Proposal
Speaking remotely, the former SEC commissioner highlighted the interplay of capital markets and clear climate reporting for Climate Finance students.
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Students hope to help NYS wine industry reuse bottles
Students at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business are working on a solution to a significant sustainability problem facing New York state’s wine industry: how to reuse the bottles.
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Maxine Bédat Lays Bare the Fashion Industry’s Impacts and How We Can Change It
Author and Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Maxine Bédat traced the life cycle of a pair of jeans to help illustrate the fashion industry’s impact.
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Cornell SC Johnson College of Business To Launch Program with KKR
The Accelerator Scholars Program offers a comprehensive four-year curriculum intended to provide enhanced support, resources, and opportunities to help bolster first-gen students’ skill set and experience.