Student Voices & Experiences

Winners of the 2017 Stock Pitch Challenge: Mark Krutty, MBA ’19; Shashank Manchanda, MBA ’19; and me, Abdullah Al-Rezwan, MBA ’19
Johnson School

Bringing the Stock Pitch Challenge trophy home

This year, my team and I are absolutely thrilled to bring home the Jack M. Ferraro Trophy. We are elated and overwhelmed to represent Johnson.

Marine Osprey, Credit: Marine Sgt. Royce Dorman
Johnson School

Military Veterans: MBA education fosters natural business leadership

In my experience as a veteran in the Executive MBA Americas program at Cornell, Johnson is similar to the Marines in that it’s creating great leaders.

A decade in the making: From military to MBA
Johnson School

A decade in the making: From military to MBA

I certainly don’t know where I will be in another ten years. What I can say is, between the military and my MBA, I feel prepared for whatever comes next.

A large group of students around tables in the gym
Dyson School

The ultimate guide to getting more involved on campus

If you are a new Dyson freshman, sophomore transfer, or anyone in between wondering where you’ll fit in, don’t fret! I found my path here and so will you.

Hispanic MBA Summit 2017 with members of HABLA and the board of the Hispanic Business Association at Columbia Business School
Johnson School

From hometown to MBA, where communities meet

I grew up in a predominantly black neighborhood and most of my best friends are black—this was a moment when my communities met.

Photo of some members of the MMH Class of 2018 cohort with Richelle King
Nolan School

Why MMH? To strengthen our family business in the hospitality industry

A lot of people questioned why I chose to go to school to learn hospitality when I could learn it in my own backyard. But I chose the MMH program, and here’s why.

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Johnson School

Direct, immediate impact: Managing and Leading in Organizations

My Managing and Leading in Organizations class with Michelle Duguid has, without a doubt, already impacted my leadership capabilities and my career.

Photo of Statler Hall
Nolan School

Noteworthy: CEOWORLD ranks Hotel School No. 1

For the second year in a row, Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration has been ranked No. 1 in the world for hospitality and hotel management by CEOWORLD magazine.

Photo of Damian Mogavero with a student at his book signing
Nolan School

Restaurant revolutionary Damian Mogavero visits Hotel School

Damian Mogavero brought his success story to the Hotel School on Sept. 18 in a whirlwind 24-hour visit that included guest-lecturing, sharing every meal with groups of students and faculty members, and speaking about his new book.