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The responsible way to engage political leaders? Leave their families out of it.
In heated political environments, some constituents insult a leader’s family on social media. New research explores this phenomenon.
Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices
Legislative support for solar projects in New York state has increased the price of farmland near energy infrastructure and could disincentivize the use of land for farming.
Familiarity breeds success for fledgling companies
Teams featuring at least one “stranger” are more than twice as likely to fail as teams of friends, family members or co-workers, according to a Nolan Hotel School study
Finance meets climate at Cornell panel
Finance can bridge the gap between climate science and business decision-making – and communication, innovation and education are critical, according to experts convened during Climate Week 2025.
Richard ‘Doc’ Aplin, emeritus professor of marketing, dies at 96
In the late 1990s, the Richard Aplin Teaching Excellence Fund was established by alumnus J. Patrick Mulcahy ’66, MBA ’67.
Rank less, bond more: Rethinking performance feedback
The study explored how relative performance information affects social bonding and cooperation in the workplace.
Nobel-winning behavioral economist Richard Thaler to speak Oct. 17
The Nobel Prize-winner and former Cornell professor will discuss his groundbreaking work in the field of behavioral economics.
Ye Awards for graduate achievements in teaching announced
Doctoral candidates recognized with Ye Awards for excellence in graduate teaching
Samuel Hirshman brings research expertise on decision-making
Meet Samuel Hirshman, Dyson School professor specializing decision-making under uncertainty, and consumer behavior research.