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Johnson School

Ye Awards for graduate achievements in teaching announced

Doctoral candidates recognized with Ye Awards for excellence in graduate teaching

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Johnson School

Carrying the torch forward: Ye family creates new award

College of Business faculty Mao Ye, Ph.D. ’11, and Xi Yang, Ph.D. ’10, create the Cornelia Ye and Christine Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards

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Johnson School

Alpha Square Group Powers Next-Gen AI Education at the Johnson School

The gift will expand AI-focused teaching, research, and industry engagement in business.

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SC Johnson College

Tech, Business, and Education Belong Together, Leaders Agree

Chief corporate AI and technology officers and Cornell leaders discussed pressing issues in AI at Cornell Convenes on June 18.

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Dyson School

Cornell research drives business success, says nation’s largest private food importer

In recognition of the vital contributions of Cornell faculty to their industry, the Gellert family has endowed two professorships.

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Women and Hospitality Entrepreneurship Roundtable

Women business leaders share the importance of values, authenticity, relationships, communication, and integrity.

Image of Henry Kravis and Andrew Karolyi on stage during the lecture.
SC Johnson College

Durland Lecture Focuses on Redefining Shared Prosperity in Private Equity

Henry Kravis, cofounder and co-executive chairman of KKR & Co., delivered the 2025 Lewis H. Durland Memorial Lecture.

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Nolan School

Dimond Family Gift to Support Nolan School Scholarships

A $13 million endowment from the Dimond family will fund scholarships at the Nolan Hotel School.

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Johnson School

Understanding Leadership Beyond Titles

“Everybody’s a leader… no matter your role,” Shamis Pitts, MBA ’11, tells New York City alumni.