Johnson School

Professor Russo mentioned the common phrase of “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.”  What struck me was what he said next, which was something along the lines of: “and the only way you can do that is if you take your shoes off first.”

Entering Johnson at the age of 20, I was apprehensive of being labeled the ‘baby of the class.’ But I was amazed at how my classmates treated me with the same respect and love as they did any another student.

Growing up, Symone Williams, MBA ’19, experienced the influence of environment on education. Now, she’s giving back to her community and beyond.

Happy Mother’s Day! Today, as we celebrate the special women and mothers in our lives, here are few reflections from some of Johnson’s MBA mamas.

For me, it took stepping away from Sage Hall to truly appreciate what I have learned there. I spent the summer working in hospital administration at a children’s hospital in Utah and am completing my Park project with a local non-profit.

Johnson’s 10-day trip to Brazil was the centerpiece of a 1.5-credit course that combined classroom sessions and international travel to help MBAs develop a greater awareness of the business environment in Brazil.

As we formed our team for the consulting case competition, we purposefully leveraged the benefits of having individuals with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. We had no idea what a rewarding and defining experience was waiting for us in the following two months.

There were 25 students in the AGSM exchange program across several business schools, including two of my Johnson colleagues. Here are some insights into my study abroad experience in Australia.

Family business panelists discuss their roles in opening new markets to complement established businesses at Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration 2018.