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Ethical Depth: The Cure for Today’s Medical Industry
A new Johnson School paper explores why doctors may fall prey to conflicts of interest and proposes a new approach called “deep professionalism.”
The Financial Times Ranks Cornell University’s Johnson School 6th Place Among Top U.S. MBA Programs
Faculty research accounted for 10% of the Financial Times MBA ranking with Cornell Johnson placing #7.
World Economic Forum Expert: “Circularity” Can Drive Growth
Hernán J.F. Saenz III, MBA/MILR ’98, urged businesses to minimize waste, maximize product lifecycles, and separate economic growth from resource consumption.
New Book Explores the Act of Defiance
Sah has written, “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” a book that reveals why people need to develop more agency and change the world.
In 2025, Avoid ‘Specialness Spirals’ (and Practice Self-Gifting)
The Johnson School’s Jacqueline Rifkin offers insights on why waiting too long to use a present may mean getting less joy from it.
To Succeed, ‘Latecomers’ Must Balance Imitation and Innovation
Cornell SC Johnson College professor Sungyong Chang shows that startups thrive by mimicking established competitors before innovating.
15th WIN Conference: Fostering Community
Ekta Kumar, MBA ’25 recounts her experience meeting women leaders in the investing profession and connecting with students from across the country at the 15th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.
Johnson School Increases Emphasis on Sustainability and AI for Two-Year MBAs
The Johnson School Two-Year MBA will require sustainability coursework, add AI tools and models to existing courses, and expand experiential learning.
Championing Change: Fred Keller’s Legacy of Sustainable Business
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Fred Keller ’66, founder of Cascade Engineering.