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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.

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Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Russian Economy

Tony Tsao, MBA ’22 discusses the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Russian and global economy.

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Fueling Women to Run the World

Classmates Stephanie Schrauth and Linda Alvarez, both MBA ’21, cofounded Levelle, a startup developing sports nutrition products designed for women.

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From Nature to Technology, Making an Impact

Mariana Flores Aguilar, MBA ’22, writes about her experience as an intern on the Technology for Social Impact team at Microsoft.

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India’s Commitment to Infrastructure Development: The Next Great Growth Driver

Cornell Emerging Markets Institute Fellow Valmik Karam writes about India’s commitment of $1.4tn in infrastructure development over the next 25 years.

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Nolan Gift and Challenge Funds Boost Scholarships for SC Johnson College Students

More than $66 million in scholarship funds are opening up possibilities for students across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

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Tata Sons CFO Saurabh Agrawal on the Tata Group and the Growth of India

EMI Fellows Chris Kang, Matthew Jahnle, Mehmet Karakilinc, and Valmik Karam discuss Tata Sons CFO Saurabh Agrawal’s Leaders in Emerging Markets talk.

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EMI Fellows Colombia Trek 2022: Good Food, Great People, and Unique Experiences

EMI Fellow Jeanette Xu, MBA ’22, reflects on her experience on the 2022 EMI Fellow Colombia Trek and working with students at Universidad de los Andes.

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Hitting the High Notes for 21 years (and Counting)

Barry Massarsky, MBA ’81, and Nari Matsuura, MBA ’01, pioneered valuation for the music industry; demand for their expertise is higher than ever now.

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Theme and Variation: Together, Two Johnson School MBAs Hit the Right Pitch

A 2003 story about Barry Massarsky, MBA ’81, and Nari Matsuura, MBA ’01, who launched a partnership that made music copyright and valuation history.