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To succeed in the world of business, you must understand its most important component - the people. The ILR School is the world leader in studying the intersection of economic, legal, management, international and historical issues that impact people in every workplace.

Entrepreneurs, top executives, financial analysts, and nonprofit leaders who have graduated from ILR credit their success to our interdisciplinary and applied curriculum. Unique courses not found within many business programs, such as Conflict Resolution, Technological Change at Work, and Managing Creativity are why ILR students stand out to a wide range of employers like Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte and Disney.

ILR Business Stories

Business Powerhouse

Glenn August ’82, CEO of a leading investment firm, identified Cornell as his “dream school” when he was a sixth grader and says, almost 40 years later, that ILR was a great fit. “I couldn’t have asked for more.”

Glenn August '82 -  Halftime of a Brilliant Career
Business Powerhouse

ILR alum Ken Sunshine '70: A Special Place in His Heart

ILR alum Ken Sunshine ’70 describes career across sectors
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ILR alum Ken Sunshine '70: A Special Place in His Heart

Alum Russell Hernandez ’88 Circles Back

ILR alum Russell Hernandez ’88 connects students with opportunities.
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Alum Russell Hernandez ’88 Circles Back

ILR Alum's Advice for New Students

ILR alum Nomathade “Chris” Jenkins ’15 describes steps he took to build success.
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ILR Alum's Advice for New Students

Lisa Yang '74: Diversity Change Agent

Lisa Yang ’74 makes transformative gift to Employment and Disability Institute.
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Lisa Yang '74: Diversity Change Agent

Hitting the Beach

ILR's Kristen McClellan '12 tests her Cornell eLab creation SnappyScreen in the Caribbean.

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Hitting the Beach