Nolan BusinessFeed
Keep up to date with Hotelies, hospitality education, and industry at large with these stories and updates from the Nolan School.
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Madison Austrich Champions Inclusion and Environmental Responsibility in Hospitality
10 Under 10 honoree Madison Austrich is a portfolio growth manager at Hyatt Hotels, a champion for gender equality, and a competitive rower.
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Icons and Innovators: Cornell Awards Shine Light on Hospitality’s Finest
The 2024 Icon is former IHG CEO Keith Barr ’92 and Innovators are José Andrés and Rob Wilder, founders of José Andrés Group and World Central Kitchen.
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Have Fun: Leaving Product Promotions To Chance Has Benefits
Research by the Nolan School’s Alexander Fulmer ’15 found that consumers prefer chance in selecting some products to promote vs. traditional methods.
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Amanda Friedman Creates Concepts, Services, and Products that Make People Smile
10 Under 10 honoree Amanda Friedman oversees design, construction, and development of brand standards for SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls.
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2024 Graduates Reflect On Their Cornell Experience
Congratulations to the class of 2024! Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Graduates share their most memorable moments and learnings
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Katie White ’24 Reflects On Her Nolan School Experience
The most valuable thing Katie White ’24 learned at Cornell was the importance of connections.
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Elizabeth Barrett ’24 Reflects On Her Nolan School Experience
Elizabeth Barrett will always remember how Cornell made her feel like she was capable of achieving anything.
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Faculty Cooking Throw Down Dishes Up Camaraderie
The event brought faculty and students together to celebrate the end of the academic year at the Nolan School of Hotel Administration at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.
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Dead & Company concert funds $800K for new climate solutions
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.