Johnson BusinessFeed

News, features, and voices from the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management

High Status Leads to Increased Happiness – Sometimes

May 10, 2024

Is it worth the effort to seek high status in a group or setting for which a person has no real passion? New Cornell research suggests the answer is “no.”

Dead & Company concert funds $800K for new climate solutions

May 10, 2024

Two of the five projects announced this month by The 2030 Project are led by SC Johnson College of Business faculty Chris Barrett and Elena Belavina.

Collaboration Reimagines Shopping Mall as Wellness Hub

May 9, 2024

Faculty and students joined community members, nonprofit leaders and Cayuga Health System representatives April 12-13 to explore a new vision for The Shops at Ithaca Mall focused on health equity.

Businesses Should Consider Legal Risks of Artificial Intelligence, Alumna Says

May 1, 2024

Businesses are quickly adopting AI, but most are not prioritizing conversations about the technology’s legal concerns.

SC Johnson Grad Students Master Community-Engaged Learning

May 1, 2024

A six-week pilot course in community-engaged learning at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business trains MA and PhD students in the principles of community-engaged learning and in methods for teaching those principles to others.

SC Johnson College Announces its 10 Under 10 Notable Alumni for 2024

May 1, 2024

The Dyson School, Johnson School, and Nolan School celebrate 10 notable alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years.


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Johnson’s graduate programs prepare students for leadership across industries, allowing them to achieve their ambitions with business education that emphasizes collaborative and practice-based learning.


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VOICES

Perspectives authored by Johnson students


Our students tell Johnson’s story the best. Read about coursework, co-curricular activities, international travel, internships, and more from our residential MBA, executive MBA, and MPS in Management students.

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Residential MBA

Park Perspective: A broader definition of leadership

April 22, 2024

Ami Parekh, MBA ’25, encourages students to recognize leadership opportunities beyond formal roles.

Park Perspectives: Building Trust at the Start of the MBA

January 29, 2024

Frank Hager, MBA ’24, encourages students to focus on building trust in their first months at Johnson.

Park Perspective: Getting involved at Johnson

November 20, 2023

John Van Orden, MBA ’24, reflects on his first year as a Johnson MBA student.

Read more posts by MBAs in Johnson’s Two-Year and One-year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA programs

MBA Voices


Executive MBA

EMBA case competition: A winner’s perspective on innovation and new venture creation

May 14, 2021

A Q&A with Linda Alvarez, MD, Cornell Executive MBA Metro NY class of 2021, CEO and co-founder of new sports nutrition venture Levelle

Student Voices: Meet Osman Ghafoor, Executive MBA Americas Class of 2022

January 25, 2021

An IT manager who leads an offshore team of developers—learn why Osman Ghafoor joined the Executive MBA Americas Class of 2022.

Student Voices: Meet Daniel Johnson, Executive MBA Metro NY Class of 2022

January 15, 2021

Learn why Daniel Johnson, a private equity principal focused on African markets, joined the Executive MBA Metro NY Class of 2022.

Read more posts by executive MBAs in the Executive MBA Americas, Executive MBA Metro NY, and Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership programs

EMBA Voices


MPS in Management

Spring trek combines Asian culture, real estate, and infrastructure

June 30, 2020

Emile Schachter, MPS-RE ’20 (Baker), reflects on Asian culture, economics, and the real estate market after his trek to Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Women in Investing Conference draws top MBA students and industry leaders

December 16, 2019

Networking, stock-pitching, panels, and more were on the program at the Parker Center’s 10th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.

Interdisciplinary work is the new frontier, and Cornell is leading the way

May 14, 2019

As part of the practicum he participated in, Angus J. McKenzie, MPS ’19, provided services to low-income taxpayers from diverse communities.

Read more posts by students in Johnson’s MPS in Management and MPS in Management – Accounting Specialization programs

MPS Voices


Faculty &
Research

Johnson’s faculty are mentors, teachers, and thought leaders


Johnson’s faculty are sought-after experts in areas such as consulting, entrepreneurship, management, and sustainability, and emerging markets. Our centers and institutes act as hubs for teaching and researching the future of business around the world.

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To Vape or Not to Vape: When an E-Cigarette Tax Has an Impact

March 18, 2024

The Johnson School research suggests that taxation could have an impact on reducing vaping among young people.

Stand By Your Group: Loyalty Can Blur Ethics Line

March 12, 2024

Loyalty to a group vs. an individual was more effective in eliciting followers’ compliance with unethical requests, research by Angus Hildreth found.

Meet Vishal Gaur, the Johnson School’s New Dean

September 25, 2023

Dean Gaur believes in continually innovating business education and exploring the role of AI and analytics in transforming the MBA experience.


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Cornell SC Johnson College of Business


SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

High Status Leads to Increased Happiness – Sometimes

May 10, 2024

Is it worth the effort to seek high status in a group or setting for which a person has no real passion? New Cornell research suggests the answer is “no.”

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Dead & Company concert funds $800K for new climate solutions

May 10, 2024

Two of the five projects announced this month by The 2030 Project are led by SC Johnson College of Business faculty Chris Barrett and Elena Belavina.

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Collaboration Reimagines Shopping Mall as Wellness Hub

May 9, 2024

Faculty and students joined community members, nonprofit leaders and Cayuga Health System representatives April 12-13 to explore a new vision for The Shops at Ithaca Mall focused on health equity.

Nolan School BusinessFeed

CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Addressing current issues with innovative solutions

May 7, 2024

The Center for Real Estate and Finance brought together leaders in development, preservation, financing, and policy within affordable housing in a dynamic exchange of ideas about modern-day challenges and solutions.

Nolan School BusinessFeed

Cornell Real Estate Club Visits Alumni and Professionals in New York

May 2, 2024

CREF sponsored a two-day trip to New York City allowing CREC members to network with professionals.

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Businesses Should Consider Legal Risks of Artificial Intelligence, Alumna Says

May 1, 2024

Businesses are quickly adopting AI, but most are not prioritizing conversations about the technology’s legal concerns.