Ag solution can boost Senegal’s economy while battling parasite

Cornell and global researchers are finding ways to control disease-carrying aquatic plants in Senegal by turning the flora into inexpensive compost or livestock feed – and helping the economy.

Aspiring entrepreneurs get inspired at NYC event

Panelists at the “How to Leap into Entrepreneurship” event talked the importance of networking, using their Cornell connections and experiences and developing an ability to handle failure.

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Risa Mish honored with the 2024 Earl Hill Jr. Faculty Achievement and Diversity Leadership Award

Risa Mish, professor of practice at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, was honored by The Consortium for contributions in diversity leadership.

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Small stock trades can predict big market changes

Using a metric they developed, researchers have found that fractional trading is predictive of future market liquidity and volatility, suggesting an information content to tiny trades.

High status leads to increased happiness – sometimes

Attaining high-status positions generally increased one’s well-being and happiness, but only in groups that are central or relevant to a person’s identity, according to research out of the Johnson School.

Big Red Ventures shares portfolio updates at Annual Meeting

Big Red Ventures (BRV), Cornell University’s early-stage venture capital fund run by MBAs and other graduate students, presented its portfolio and announced a new investment during the Annual Meeting on April 18 at Cornell Tech. 

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Faculty panel addresses values-based leadership in business

Businesses and society can benefit when leaders keep both personal and companywide values in sight, according to speakers at the seventh annual SC Johnson College of Business Faculty Panel.

Students from 29 campuses join forces for health hackathon

Teams addressed the weekend’s patient safety challenges related to medication, patient care, procedures/surgery, infection and diagnostic error.

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Unraveling the pursuit of entrepreneurship in the fashion industry

New research from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business unravels the organizational and social dynamics influencing entrepreneurship in the fashion industry.

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