College Leadership

Tears and ticket stubs: the real reason we cherish mementos
New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College finds that collecting mementos is tied to the timing of when an experience ends.

Global Crises Demand Ethical, Transparent Business Leaders
The evolving role of ethics in business leadership, and how leaders can balance navigating climate change and inequality with turning a profit, were key themes at this year’s David J. BenDaniel Lecture in Business Ethics.

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.

Poets and Quants Ranks Dyson School No. 2 Among Business Programs
Poets and Quants’ ranking of the Dyson School rose four points to its highest position to date of No. 2, with a composite score of 98.9 out of 100.

Dimond Family Gift to Support Nolan School Scholarships
A $13 million endowment from the Dimond family will fund scholarships at the Nolan Hotel School.

The Financial Times Ranks Cornell University’s Johnson School 6th Place Among Top U.S. MBA Programs
Faculty research accounted for 10% of the Financial Times MBA ranking with Cornell Johnson placing #7.

The Intersection of AI and Investing: A Transformational Moment
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in finance—it’s here, reshaping markets, redefining careers, and forcing regulators to catch up.

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.

2024 EMI Annual Conference: Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger
The EMI annual conference explored the theme “Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger,” featuring global leaders and expert panels.