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Tolan Honored with Forté Foundation Award for Women’s Business Leadership

SC Johnson College MBA Student Hannah Tolan will receive the leadership honor at Forté annual conference in June.

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Bubbles to Breakthroughs: Ithaca Soap Co.’s Patent Journey

Big Red Microenterprise students reflect on working with Ithaca Soap to capture interest and attract clientele for a patented soap packaging process

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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.

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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.

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Park Perspective: Escaping and returning

Guy King, MBA ’26, reflects on personal growth through vulnerability

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Insights from a Trek in Korea and Japan

An MBA student examines how innovation, tradition, and cultural values influence global markets and leadership strategies.

The Cornell team, composed of Prima Giovanni, MMH ’25, Harry Han, MMH ’25, and Ruby Lin, Kyoto MBA and MMH ’25, pose with their award plaques.

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.

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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.

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Transformative Lessons from the 2025 Investment Portfolio Case Competition

Nayancie Matthews, MBA ’26 shares the collaboration, strategy, planning, and outcomes of a successful Cornell Investment Portfolio Case Competition run.