Alumni
Budding entrepreneurs learn through experience
From competitions to hackathons, mentoring to networking, the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship provides a wealth of industry experience.
PIHE Perspective: Pro tips for board governance
Board governance has evolved significantly, moving beyond rubber-stamping management strategy and operations.
Morgans’ $1.25M gift to support AI fellows program
A $1.25 million seed grant from James C. Morgan ’60, MBA ’63, and Rebecca Quinn Morgan ’60 will launch an AI fellows program focused on operational and administrative transformation.
Ithaca Hummus founder Chris Kirby named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Innovator
Chris Kirby ’15, founder of Ithaca Hummus, is named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Innovator and will be honored June 2 in NYC for leadership and impact.
Students pitch startups at Autodesk Gallery
Students travel to San Francisco to pitch startups at the Cornell Silicon Valley: Student Startup Showcase at Autodesk Gallery.
Hospitality sweet: Hotel Ezra Cornell celebrates a century
From a servers’ race to invitations sent via pigeon, Nolan School students showcase their talents to an evolving industry.
At the 101st Hotel Ezra Cornell, luxury is built on details
Through small gestures of hospitality, Hotel Ezra Cornell’s student organizers set out to create an unforgettable guest experience.
Celebration Ezra event honors entrepreneurs
More than 200 alumni gathered for Celebration Ezra, honoring Cornell SC Johnson College of Business entrepreneurs and others.
Wayfair co-founders to share secrets to success at Durland Lecture
The founders of Wayfair, both Cornell graduates, will share insights from their entrepreneurship journey at the 2026 Durland Lecture.