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Student Voices & Experiences

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Solving Global Challenges Through Diversity

A team from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University showcases the power of diversity and teamwork at the Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition.

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Advancing Financial Inclusion at Cornell

Ain Razali, Johnson Cornell Tech 1 + 1 MBA ’25 reflects on her summer experience through the Social Impact Internship Fund.

Kalin Bracken, Kanika Singh, Nora Rizzo, Laurie Rothenberg, and Alicia Silva on stage at summit.

Summit Emphasizes Human-Centric Sustainability

MBA students Kaiser Khoo and Jason Woolf attended the International WELL Building Institute’s Social Sustainability Summit, where they explored the intersection of social sustainability and best business practices.

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Building Connections at the MBA Stock Pitch Challenge

Raphael De Genova, MBA ’26, describes his experience of preparing for and presenting at the challenge in New York City.

Roy Wang holds the first-prize check with Carlos Bernos, Osagie Oigiagbe, Dean Andrew Karolyi, and Lourdes Casanova on the conference stage with a red Cornell banner in the background.

Grateful for the Experience: My EMI Pitch Competition Story

iOptiCrane won first place in the 2024 Cornell EMI Mark Mobius Pitch Competition. Project leader Roy Wang shares his unforgettable experience.

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Johnson School

Park Fellows Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Archila, MBA ’18

Amanda Archila, MBA ’18, discusses crafting her career mosaic through leadership development.

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VinUniversity Triumphs at 2024 Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition

Vinception from VinUniversity showcased solutions for Vietnam’s emerging electric vehicle market.

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Dyson School

Grand Challenges Impact Competition Winner Protects Rural Artisans in India

The Grand Challenges Impact Competition on November 14 showcased community-engaged learning projects that build business for a better world.

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2024 EMI Annual Conference: Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger

The EMI annual conference explored the theme “Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger,” featuring global leaders and expert panels.