Student Voices & Experiences

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.