Student Voices & Experiences

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Dyson School

Dyson Students Do Business for the Greater Good

Student teams tackled problems ranging from growing sustainable crops in the Amazon to subsidizing music lessons in Ithaca during the Grand Challenges Impact Competition.

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Stablecoins: Importance in Emerging Markets and Recommended Regulatory Framework

Stablecoins offer a solution for cross-border payments and wealth preservation in emerging markets.

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Discovering Korea and Japan through Cornell’s MBA Winter Trek

Students explore the intersection of culture, innovation, and business strategy on Cornell Johnson’s MBA trek to Korea and Japan.

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Johnson School

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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Nolan School

New Club Spreads Pickleball Fever at Cornell

Jason Cho ’27, Nolan School, helps propel the Cornell Pickleball Club to unexpected heights in its inaugural season.

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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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Women Leaders Discuss Barriers to Venture Capital

Panelists say relationships, mentorship, and allyship can help mitigate some of the challenges women face in entering the field.

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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.