Dyson School BusinessFeed

News, features, and voices from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management

India’s Unified Payments Interface Has Revolutionized Its Digital Payments Market

December 20, 2024

The Unified Payments Interface has transformed digital payments in India, setting a global standard in financial inclusion across sectors.

To Succeed, ‘Latecomers’ Must Balance Imitation and Innovation

December 19, 2024

Cornell SC Johnson College professor Sungyong Chang shows that startups thrive by mimicking established competitors before innovating.

Cornell Energy Connection Encourages Collaboration and Resilience Amid Uncertainty

December 18, 2024

The 15th annual Cornell Energy Connection convened experts and students on energy transition approaches and careers.

15th WIN Conference: Fostering Community

December 18, 2024

Ekta Kumar, MBA ’25 recounts her experience meeting women leaders in the investing profession and connecting with students from across the country at the 15th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.

Exploring the Family’s Role in Reducing the Racial Gap in Entrepreneurship

December 17, 2024

PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Qian Wang examines the impact of demographics on entrepreneurship.

Marketing Wisdom, From the Alum Who Helped Turn Domino’s Around

December 17, 2024

Each year, now-CEO Russell Weiner ’90 comes back to the Hill to speak about the secret sauce behind the pizza chain’s renaissance.


Stories by
program

Explore stories from Dyson’s undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs


Dyson prepares tomorrow’s leaders who will apply business and economics principles to solve some of the toughest societal challenges around the globe.


Students sitting outside Warren Hall

Student
VOICES

Perspectives authored by Dyson students


Our students tell Dyson’s story the best. Read about coursework, getting involved, studying abroad, internships, and more from our undergraduate and graduate students.

All Student Voices

Undergraduate

Class of ’28 Changemakers Are Ready To Start

August 27, 2024

Paths of the 3,574 students in the incoming class - including farmers, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, athletes and altruists - converge in Ithaca.

Student Launches Online Marketplace for Ski and Snowboard Gear

June 27, 2024

Dylan Seale ’25 (Dyson School) debuts an online ecosystem for entrepreneurs in the winter sportswear and gear industry.

2024 Graduates Reflect On Their Cornell Experience

May 24, 2024

Congratulations to the class of 2024! Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Graduates share their most memorable moments and learnings

Read more posts by undergraduates in Dyson’s BS in Applied Economics and Management program

UNDERGRAD VOICES


Graduate

Shadi Atallah Integrates Biology and Economics to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

July 12, 2024

10 Under 10 honoree Shadi Atallah, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics, is a teacher, mentor, academic leader, and scientific advisor.

2024 Graduates Reflect On Their Cornell Experience

May 24, 2024

Congratulations to the class of 2024! Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Graduates share their most memorable moments and learnings

Read more posts by students in the MPS and MS in Applied Economics and Management programs

Master’s Voices


Research &
Outreach

Highlighting Dyson’s faculty, researchers, and extension associates


Dyson’s faculty are sought-after experts in areas such as brand advertising, economic development, agribusiness, market behavior, policy, and the business of food. Our faculty, researchers, and extension associates apply business and economics principles in service of people across New York State and around the world.

ALL STORIES

Gretchen McCarthy Tells Students: Sustainability Is Part of Target’s Core Strategy

December 4, 2024

The chief supply chain and logistics officer discussed how her team at Target is reducing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Grasslands Are Invaluable for Capturing Carbon, Says James Clement III

November 6, 2024

America’s grasslands protect carbon better than trees, which are declining in number due to forest fires, drought, and climate change, says Clement.

NY FarmNet’s Wayne Knoblauch Reflects on 40-Year Career

October 7, 2024

Faculty director of NY FarmNet, a Cornell extension program that provides free and confidential assistance to New York farms and farmers, retired after an impactful career.


More Across the
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business


Johnson BusinessFeed

To Succeed, ‘Latecomers’ Must Balance Imitation and Innovation

December 19, 2024

Cornell SC Johnson College professor Sungyong Chang shows that startups thrive by mimicking established competitors before innovating.

Johnson BusinessFeed

15th WIN Conference: Fostering Community

December 18, 2024

Ekta Kumar, MBA ’25 recounts her experience meeting women leaders in the investing profession and connecting with students from across the country at the 15th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Marketing Wisdom, From the Alum Who Helped Turn Domino’s Around

December 17, 2024

Each year, now-CEO Russell Weiner ’90 comes back to the Hill to speak about the secret sauce behind the pizza chain’s renaissance.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Johnson School Increases Emphasis on Sustainability and AI for Two-Year MBAs

December 11, 2024

The Johnson School Two-Year MBA will require sustainability coursework, add AI tools and models to existing courses, and expand experiential learning.

Nolan BusinessFeed

$11.5M gift strengthens hospitality research, teaching

December 10, 2024

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.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Philanthropy class aids Tompkins County nonprofits

December 9, 2024

Cornell SC Johnson College students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class tripled grants to local nonprofits.