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Student Voices & Experiences

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SC Johnson College

Cornell Student Entrepreneurs Take First Place at Kellogg Real Estate Venture Competition

An interdisciplinary architecture and real estate graduate student team took home Cornell’s first-ever top prize in the competition’s history.

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Unlocking Growth: Private Market Investment Opportunities in Emerging Economies

Private equity and credit are gaining traction in emerging markets, offering attractive returns, diversification, and long-term growth potential.

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Dyson School

Students Help Rural Peruvians Grow Turmeric Business

Dyson School students traveled to a rural region of Peru to brainstorm sustainable business ideas for a local community.

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Johnson School

Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Pitch Innovative Startups in NYC

Cornell University’s Life Science Technology Innovation Fellows gathered on March 22 in midtown Manhattan to pitch their startups.

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Nolan School

Hotelies Extend Cornell Commitment to ‘Wish-Making’

Nolan School students raised nearly $5,000 for Make-A-Wish Central New York – with help and inspiration from an alumna who was a wish-kid herself and founded the first college “wish-makers” group in the country.

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India’s Quick Commerce Boom: A Step Closer to Becoming a Developed Nation?

Q-commerce is transforming retail, driving job growth, and reshaping supply chains in India.

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Nolan School

Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

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Sri Lanka’s Economic Rebound

MPS student, William Sanders ’25 , examines the multi-sector growth that brought Sri Lanka’s economy back from a financial crisis.

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Unlocking Africa’s Growth: Addressing Capital Challenges

To unlock Africa’s growth, capital access must evolve. Read about proposed structural reforms, ecosystem support, and investor innovation.