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Jessica Rolph’s journey from Cornell student to MBA to cofounder of two best-selling brands
Jessica Rolph, founder and CEO of Lovevery, talks about purpose, partnerships, getting acquired, and starting up all over again.

Korea-Japan Trek: Learning about emerging markets and beyond
Hassan Ladhubhai shares insights and lessons learned from companies visited during his trek through Korea and Japan with other Johnson MBAs.

Celebrating Ann Richards’s 32 remarkable years at Johnson
Known both for the warmth of her smile and her expertise, Ann Richards actively promoted diversity in Johnson’s residential MBA programs.

Under the Influence: How behavioral contagion can drive positive social change
Others’ choices affect our own and have enormous economic, social, and environmental consequences, argues Robert H. Frank in his new book.

Research Recap: Flexibility in reservation times can increase restaurant revenue
Gary Thompson, professor of operations and management, investigates the impact of timing flexibility in restaurant reservations.

Park Perspectives: Seeing leadership through a different lens
Taylor Nguyen, Two-Year MBA ’21, reflects on the lessons in leadership she has gained from her classmates’ diversity of backgrounds.

Is there a golden ticket? Tips to strengthen your EMBA Metro NY application
Christine O’Brien, assistant director of admissions, offers advice on applying to the EMBA Metro NY program, including how to strengthen your application.

Research Recap: Study predicts restaurant sales based on customers’ return intentions
Alex Susskind and collaborators look at the impact on restaurant sales of customers’ interest in returning versus customer satisfaction.

Cornell MBA ranked Best MBA for Management by The Princeton Review
Cornell MBA ranked #1 Best MBA for Management and top 5 for additional areas ranging from career prospects to most family-friendly.