Nolan School
Keep up to date with Hotelies, hospitality education, and industry at large with these stories and updates from the Nolan School.
Cindy Estis Green ’79 Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Innovator
The award will be presented to the CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs, LLC, on June 3, 2025 in New York City.
Dimond Family Gift to Support Nolan School Scholarships
A $13 million endowment from the Dimond family will fund scholarships at the Nolan Hotel School.
In Hidden Hospitality, Calvin Stovall Celebrates Stories of Black Hotel Entrepreneurs
Hotelie Calvin Stovall, MPS ’93, shines a light on Black hotel, motel, and resort owners in a book that “takes you on a journey through every era.”
Charles Watson ’99 honors father, supports undergraduate affordability
Former varsity punter and Tropical Smoothie CEO Charles Watson ’99 established an endowed scholarship in honor of his father.
Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon
The 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.
Cheesecake Mogul Alan Rosen ’91 Oversees a Comfort-Food Empire
The Hotelie is CEO of Junior’s—the iconic NYC eatery where his grandfather’s recipe still rules the dessert menu.
$11.5M Gift Strengthens Hospitality Research, Teaching
The gift from C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 will support the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration by expanding the Center for Hospitality Research, helping renovate the Grailer Food Labs and providing scholarships.
Gretchen McCarthy Tells Students: Sustainability Is Part of Target’s Core Strategy
The chief supply chain and logistics officer discussed how her team at Target is reducing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Restaurant Entrepreneurship & Development Roundtable
Hospitality entrepreneurs discuss how to sustain, create, and innovate the food and beverage industry.