Student Voices & Experiences

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SC Johnson College

Business Students Uphold Tradition of Generosity

Every day, students at the SC Johnson College of Business experience the effect of alumni generosity, from the buildings where they study to the projects that prepare them for global […]

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Nolan School

Nolan Team Takes First Place at Hospitality Sustainability Competition in Dubai

Three Nolan MMH students earned top honors for their concept, PYRO, a machine converting food scraps into biofuel for cooking.

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The 2024 Families in Business Conference: Making Connections and Learning About Impact

MBA candidate Mike Weaver reflects on his experience at the 2024 Families in Business Conference and with the Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell.

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Nolan School

Private Jet Startup Wins Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition

Nolan School MMH students Harry Han and Benjamin Lin delivered a winning pitch for a startup enabling travelers to book private jets online in China.

Grace Ou ‘27, Lucille Ley ’27, Amber Li ‘27, and Victoria Gong ‘25 pose by the 2024 Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference banner.
SC Johnson College

Cornell Students Listen to Successful Women in Investing at the 2024 Undergraduate WIN Conference

Lucille Ley, ’27 describes her experience stock pitching and attending the 2024 Cornell Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference.

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Johnson School

Teaching the Industry Review Process in Student-Managed Investment Funds

The Cayuga Fund Program at the SC Johnson College provides students with hands-on experience in preparing real-time proprietary industry reviews in a single semester.

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Johnson School

My Summer Internship in India: A Journey of Growth, Learning, and Meaningful Connections

Chloe Matthea Ocampo is grateful to Infosys, the Emerging Markets Institute, her mentor, teammates, and fellow interns for a tremendous experience.

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Johnson School

What fuels our fear of missing out?

New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.

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SC Johnson College

Reminiscences of a Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge Participant

Henry Beyrich ’26 describes his team’s experience preparing for and presenting at the 2024 Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge.