Student Voices & Experiences

Russell in front of a wall at Oceana
Johnson School

My Oceana experience: Moving toward a career in environmental sustainability

Ocean plastic pollution is a global crisis, and it will probably get worse before it gets better. MBA student Russell Grandin is speaking out to affect positive change.

SHA lecturer Doug Miller
Johnson School

Speaking of beer: A few rounds with Doug Miller

SHA lecturer Doug Miller shares some beer trends and trivia and talks about his course, Introduction to Fermented Grains, Hard Ciders, and Sake.

Nolan School

2020 Best & Brightest: Samay Bansal, Cornell (Hotel Administration)

Samay Bansal, SHA ’20 is featured as one of Poets & Quants’ 2020 Best & Brightest.

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Dyson School

2020 Best & Brightest: Jessica Tao, Cornell (Dyson)

The Dyson School’s Jessica Tao ’21 is featured as one of Poets & Quants 2020 Best & Brightest.

Executive MBA students and senior lecturer Casanova stand in front of a presentation board for the class
Johnson School

Emerging markets elective highlights teamwork and insight among EMBAs

David Wei Wu (EMBA Metro NY) shares what he learned about emerging markets—and his classmates—during a winter residential session elective course.

Group of professionals making a business deal.
Nolan School

MMH externships give insider’s view of the hospitality industry

Two MMH students recap their winter externship experiences shadowing hospitality professionals in revenue management and hotel development.

Students stand holding an envelope and trophy in front of a Johnson banner
Johnson School

Cornell team ‘solves the retirement puzzle,’ earns first place at the 2020 IPCC

Robert Carney, member of the winning Cornell team at the 4th Annual Investment Portfolio Case Competition, recounts his experience at the event.

Johnson MBAs with their pets during Meet My Pet virtual event
Johnson School

MBAs find ways to stay social from a distance

From online club meetings to virtual Sage Socials, Johnson’s Student Council has taken the lead to ensure MBAs stay connected during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Dyson School

Reflecting on international service projects with Dyson’s SMART program

In January 2020, total of 44 students and leaders from across Cornell completed service projects with international organizations in Africa and Asia.