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Johnson School

How biodiversity startups raise capital

Biodiversity startups raise less capital than other startups but attract a broader coalition of investors, according to new research that used machine learning.

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SC Johnson College

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.

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Dyson School

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. 

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Nolan School

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

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SC Johnson College

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.

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Dyson School

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.

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Johnson School

Rank less, bond more: Rethinking performance feedback

The study explored how relative performance information affects social bonding and cooperation in the workplace.

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Nolan School

The speed trap: why leaders’ quick pivots can seem inauthentic

The research team conducted three studies in a leader-centric workplace with over 3,000 participants.

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Dyson School

Cornell’s undergraduate business programs earn top 10 national ranking

Cornell SC Johnson College’s undergraduate and graduate programs recently earned top 10 national ranking.