Cornell Business News
The main publishing hub for the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and its three schools–the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.
Research with Impact
Food Insecurity Program in Malawi at Risk
August 5, 2025Real-time data guided crisis response and empowered communities. Without funding, the program’s future is uncertain, a Dyson researcher says.
Money talks: how opening up can ease financial stress
July 22, 2025New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College finds that people who regularly discuss their finances experience less financial anxiety over time.
The secret to resolutions? Enjoy the pursuit, not the outcome
July 16, 2025New research from SC Johnson College finds the key to achieving goals is less about the outcome and more about enjoying the journey.
The K-pop status shuffle: producers, power and reinvention
July 15, 2025New SC Johnson College research finds entertainment agencies in Korea play a dominant role in shaping the image of K-pop groups.
Tears and ticket stubs: the real reason we cherish mementos
June 30, 2025New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College finds that collecting mementos is tied to the timing of when an experience ends.
Linking Pay to Performance Boosts AI Use in Decision-Making
June 4, 2025Want managers to embrace AI? Pay them for results and point out that the tech was developed with experts.
Better Business Stories & Topics
Driving Energy Transition: A 20 for 20 Changemaker
August 11, 2025The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Britta von Oesen MBA ’09, partner and managing director at CRC-IB.
Diverse Expertise Drives Vertical Integration at Family Business
August 5, 2025Innovation at Joe Jurgielewicz & Son—one of the largest duck farms in America—stems from an unusual combination of hospitality and veterinary skills.
Discovering the Influence You Already Have
July 29, 2025Vanessa Bohns’s book shows how we underestimate our power to persuade and connect.
Redefining Defiance as Action Aligned with Values
July 28, 2025It’s hard to say no when there’s pressure to comply. Sunita Sah’s book tells us how.
Use Reason to Seek Happiness, Advises Professor
July 23, 2025Kaushik Basu’s book offers thought experiments and puzzles to help readers think clearly and develop a happy life.
Leading with Purpose: Esohe Denise Odaro’s Journey in Sustainable Finance
July 21, 2025The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Esohe Denise Odaro MBA ’09, head of sustainability at PAI Partners.
‘Silenced Voices’ Are Revealed in New Book on Historical Figures
July 21, 2025This book highlights the civic participation and community engagement of women, from abolitionists to philanthropists.
Anne Chow Urges Us To ‘Lead Bigger’
July 17, 2025'Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion' showcases Chow’s high-performing, human-centric approach to leadership.
News & Announcements
Tolan Honored with Forté Foundation Award for Women’s Business Leadership
April 18, 2025SC Johnson College MBA Student Hannah Tolan will receive the leadership honor at Forté annual conference in June.
Poets and Quants Ranks Dyson School No. 2 Among Business Programs
March 17, 2025Poets 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
March 3, 2025A $13 million endowment from the Dimond family will fund scholarships at the Nolan Hotel School.
Students Meet Author-Entrepreneurs Elevating African Cuisine
February 27, 2025Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro visited Cornell and met with students studying Cultures and Cuisine, a course taught by Lilly Jan.
Centers & Institutes
Driving Energy Transition: A 20 for 20 Changemaker
August 11, 2025The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Britta von Oesen MBA ’09, partner and managing director at CRC-IB.
Diverse Expertise Drives Vertical Integration at Family Business
August 5, 2025Innovation at Joe Jurgielewicz & Son—one of the largest duck farms in America—stems from an unusual combination of hospitality and veterinary skills.
Money talks: how opening up can ease financial stress
July 22, 2025New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College finds that people who regularly discuss their finances experience less financial anxiety over time.
Leading with Purpose: Esohe Denise Odaro’s Journey in Sustainable Finance
July 21, 2025The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Esohe Denise Odaro MBA ’09, head of sustainability at PAI Partners.
The secret to resolutions? Enjoy the pursuit, not the outcome
July 16, 2025New research from SC Johnson College finds the key to achieving goals is less about the outcome and more about enjoying the journey.
The K-pop status shuffle: producers, power and reinvention
July 15, 2025New SC Johnson College research finds entertainment agencies in Korea play a dominant role in shaping the image of K-pop groups.
Tears and ticket stubs: the real reason we cherish mementos
June 30, 2025New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College finds that collecting mementos is tied to the timing of when an experience ends.
Where Innovation Meets Impact: The Nolan Hotel School Celebrates Industry Luminaries
June 11, 2025Tech pioneer Cindy Estis Green ’79 and Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian redefine hospitality through innovation, strategy, and human-centered leadership.
Community Insights
Scanner data can help NYS farmers boost market sales
December 19, 2023Researchers partnered with NYS livestock farmers using point-of-sale technology, then analyzed their market transactions and uncovered insights that could increase farmers' profits.
Park Perspective: The Power of Curiosity in Conflict Management
August 11, 2023Ashley Hamilton, MBA ’24, explores the importance of curiosity in both conflict management and leadership.
Park Perspectives: Let the Battle of the Brands Begin
May 17, 2023Ben Marks, MBA ’24, discusses learning opportunities outside the classroom, exemplified through the Battle of the Brands competition.
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Solomon Tesfaye MBA ’15
April 5, 2023Solomon Tesfaye, MBA ’15, reflects on how his Park Fellow experience influences his approach to leadership in both his professional and personal life.