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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.

Photo of Dejah Powell ’18 (left) and Nancy Chau, Dyson professor (right); Powell launched Greening Chicago with the help of the S2 Scholars Program
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Societal Solutions Scholars are bettering the world, one grant at a time

Dyson’s Societal Solutions (S2) Scholars Program allows students to follow their passions, refine their career goals, and help create a better world.

Photo of Faris Khader and his teammates
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Benefits of a team-based executive MBA program

The attitude that I see in my class overall can be described as this: “We may have all come in on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”

Photo of Hannah Cohn and Hannah Zweifler, Park Leadership Fellows in the Class of 2018
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Park Perspectives: Mastering influence in our summer internships

“Tell me about a time you influenced others.” It’s a classic MBA internship interview question—here’s how we prepared and practiced this summer.

Portrait of Cindy van Es, professor of practice at Dyson
Dyson School

Quick Q & A: Cindy van Es

Statistics expert, social justice advocate, and Jazzercise pro—learn a little more about Cindy van Es, professor of practice at the Dyson School.

Photo of Mani Selvam, MBA ’18, at Machu Picchu, Peru marveling at the 15th century Incan Citadel in the Andes Mountains during fall break.
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Making the most of your second year in the Johnson MBA

After learning what works for me during the first part of my second year, I’m using this post to share some tips I’ve come across.

Photo of Marcela and another student during the Marketing Executive Coaching Program
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Top marketing executives empower Johnson students to reach their goals

MBA students are confronted with difficult leaps of faith as we explore careers and look for our dream jobs. Johnson challenges me to think even bigger.

Lesley Vincent, Executive MBA Metro NY ’19, director of Global Retail Operating Solutions at The Estee Lauder Companies
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Making an impact in global retail with an executive MBA

With my MBA, I’ll be able to react to the changing paradigms in global business—helping The Estee Lauder Companies maintain its leadership and prestige.

Matt Muskin, Two-Year MBA ’18 with Habitat for Humanity group
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Park Perspectives: Building habits and habitats

Students at Johnson have found endless opportunities to leave our school and the Ithaca community better than when they arrived here.

Dyson Dean Lynn Wooten takes a photo with students
Dyson School

Connecting with your professors beyond the classroom

Throughout my training to become a professor, and during the course of my life, I have been inspired by those who dedicate their lives to teaching others.