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Paul Rubacha

$30 Million Gift Names Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate

A gift from Paul Rubacha ’72, MBA ’73, co-founder of one of the largest privately held industrial real estate investment companies in the U.S., will establish the Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate. The $30 million commitment includes $25 million to name the new department and a $5 million challenge fund to incentivize additional philanthropy.

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Cornell Real Estate Review

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February 17, 2023

Real Estate Development in the U.A.E: Adding to the Architectural and Cultural Fabric of Sharjah

The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate recently welcomed a distinguished speaker from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, to share with us his experience leading the transformation and economic diversification of the emirate of Sharjah.  Mr. Al Sarkal is currently the Managing Director of Chapter 3 LLC and the… Continue Reading Real Estate Development in the U.A.E: Adding to the Architectural and Cultural Fabric of Sharjah

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November 15, 2022

Summer 2022 Real Estate Internship Experiences

This past summer, our Review editors had the excellent opportunity to work with exceptional firms in diverse locations. Below are some key highlights from their respective experiences: Dahlia Idris, BXP Company, Seattle, Washington In this short reflective essay it is difficult to sum up ten weeks’ worth of insightful and enlightening experience as Boston Properties’… Continue Reading Summer 2022 Real Estate Internship Experiences

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November 3, 2022

David Rupert (BA Economics ’79), Vice Chairman of Griffin Capital: Investors and Tenants at the Center of Strategy

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate hosted David Rupert (BA Economics ’79), Vice Chairman of Griffin Capital, a full-service real estate investment and management company that owns institutional-quality assets across the United States. A founding board member of the Baker Program at Cornell University, Mr. Rupert’s love for teaching… Continue Reading David Rupert (BA Economics ’79), Vice Chairman of Griffin Capital: Investors and Tenants at the Center of Strategy


News & Highlights

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May 7, 2021

6th Annual Titans of Real Estate – Honoring Brian Kingston, CEO of Brookfield Property Partners

Brian Kingston, managing partner and CEO of Brookfield Property Partners discusses his career and gives insight on the current state of the real estate industry at the 6th Annual Titans of Real Estate.

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December 18, 2020

Real estate pros predict a bright future for New York City, post-pandemic

Seasoned professionals and recent alumni in real estate have faith in New York City’s resilience and capacity for innovation post-COVID-19.

She Has a Deal finalists Nancy Guzman, Marlene Reyes, Joanne Angbazo, Kristen Collins, and Lera Covington
July 28, 2020

SHA, Johnson teams both make finals of She Has a Deal pitch competition

The teams are among five nationally who will compete for $50,000 in deal equity in the women-only real estate competition in October.


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