Undergraduate

A collection of stories related to the prestigious bachelor’s degree programs with the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and its three distinct schools.

Image of Nina Bachich in a wheelchair during one of her travels.
Nolan BusinessFeed

I’m a Wheelchair User—and Despite the Obstacles, I Love to Travel

Navigating the world with a spinal cord injury has given me a distinct perspective on my chosen field: hospitality.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

First Gen Nolan School Students Explore Careers in Miami

Cornell students met executives and recruiters at real estate development corporations, investment and finance firms, hotel brand management companies, trendy boutique hospitality groups and more.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Class of ’28 Changemakers Are Ready To Start

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

Image of Jonathan Tamayo ’08 in a casino after winning the World Series of Poker
Nolan BusinessFeed

Hotelie Wins Poker’s Shiniest Crown

It’s actually a bejeweled bracelet—and Jonathan Tamayo ’08 earned it in July, when he became the game’s 2024 world champ

headshot of Madison Austrich with the 10 Under 10 graphic identifier overlaid on the photo background.
Nolan BusinessFeed

Madison Austrich Champions Inclusion and Environmental Responsibility in Hospitality

10 Under 10 honoree Madison Austrich is a portfolio growth manager at Hyatt Hotels, a champion for gender equality, and a competitive rower.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Student Launches Online Marketplace for Ski and Snowboard Gear

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

Photo of an elegant restaurant with a high ceiling and a huge chandelier hanging high above all. The room is filled with people sitting at tables and images of the evening’s honorees are projected onto the stone walls above the room’s columns.
Nolan BusinessFeed

Icons and Innovators: Cornell Awards Shine Light on Hospitality’s Finest

The 2024 Icon is former IHG CEO Keith Barr ’92 and Innovators are José Andrés and Rob Wilder, founders of José Andrés Group and World Central Kitchen.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Amanda Friedman Creates Concepts, Services, and Products that Make People Smile

10 Under 10 honoree Amanda Friedman oversees design, construction, and development of brand standards for SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls.

A cord of graduates in gowns stand before a sign that says "big red."
Dyson BusinessFeed

2024 Graduates Reflect On Their Cornell Experience

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