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
Cornell Atkinson: Financing the future of agriculture
March 12, 2026Miguel Gómez says climate-smart finance, science and collaboration can help farmers build resilience and sustain U.S. agriculture
CEO turnover taxes analyst attention, skewing broader forecasts
March 10, 2026When analyst attention is absorbed by CEO turnover, other companies in their portfolio pay the price, new Cornell research finds.
Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health
March 6, 2026New research finds that remote work options can help people with mental health challenges enter the labor market.
How much would you pay for this bread?
March 6, 2026Consumers need to understand sustainability claims and, more importantly, be willing to pay a premium for them.
Value investing’s pulse returns: Predictable swings in value-growth performance
March 4, 2026New Cornell Dyson research introduces a metric to forecast stock market swings with surprising accuracy.
Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact
February 20, 2026Professors Chris Barrett and David Rand spotlight Cornell research on real‑world challenges including food prices and AI
Business Leadership
Where everybody knows your name: Hotelie runs iconic NYC bar
March 13, 2026Justin McManus ’03 is the fourth-generation owner of his family pub—familiar to viewers of “Seinfeld,” “Law & Order,” and more
Future restaurateurs sharpen their skills in remodeled food lab
February 19, 2026After two years of renovations, the Grailer Food Lab has reopened with a more real-world commercial kitchen and all-electric appliances
Blackboard co-founder named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year
February 2, 2026Daniel Cane ’98, a member of the SC Johnson College Dean's Advisory Council, will be honored on campus this spring
How evergreen trees shaped human history
December 10, 2025Professor Trent Preszler's new book chronicles the myriad ways evergreens have played a transformative role in human history
SC Johnson College announces its 10 Under 10 Notable Alumni for 2025
November 26, 2025Meet the 2025 10 Under 10 honorees — remarkable young alumni from the SC Johnson College whose leadership and impact are shaping industries and communities.
Emerging Markets Institute renamed in honor of Gail and Rob Cañizares ’71, MBA ’74
November 19, 2025The Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets educates MBAs, engages leaders, funds research, and recognizes alumni excellence.
Johnson Cornell Tech MBA ranks No. 4 in entrepreneurship excellence
November 17, 2025Startup bootcamps. Acquisitions. Millions in seed funding. Johnson Cornell Tech MBA graduates seize these opportunities and more.
Hospitality Hackathon winners propose app to cut billing complaints by 25%
November 7, 2025At Cornell’s 2025 Hilton Hospitality Hackathon, more than 100 students tackled hospitality business challenges.
News & Announcements
George Gellert and the Gellert family to receive third annual Dyson Alumni Leadership Award
March 17, 2026Cornell’s Dyson School will honor George Gellert ’60, MBA ’62, JD ’63 and the Gellert family of Gellert Global Group with the 2026 Dyson Alumni Leadership Award.
Marriott CEO named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon
March 13, 2026The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration has named Anthony (Tony) Capuano ’87, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International, as the 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry.
Samuel Hirshman brings research expertise on decision-making
October 3, 2025Meet Samuel Hirshman, Dyson School professor specializing decision-making under uncertainty, and consumer behavior research.
Gregory Ray drives innovation and student entrepreneurship
October 1, 2025Meet Gregory Ray, entrepreneurship expert leading MBA programs, startup accelerators, and innovation initiatives in life sciences.
Centers & Institutes
Reorientation, not retreat: New pathways for emerging markets trade
March 17, 2026Globalization is reorienting toward South–South trade with emerging markets as drivers
From Paris to Cornell: Road to finals at Family Business Case Competition
March 11, 2026SKEMA participates in the Cornell Family Business Case Competition for the first time, placing third
Sustainability at the heart of luxury travel
March 2, 2026An MBA internship showed how sustainability can be a luxury advantage, with simple operational and guest‑experience changes driving impact, credibility, and growth at Empirean Consulting
Entrepreneur in Residence Spotlight: Meli James ’00
February 24, 2026Pillsbury Institute’s longest-serving Entrepreneur in Residence creates resources and opportunities to support Hawaii’s next generation of entrepreneurs
From Colombia to Cornell: Pediatric platform wins pitch prize
February 23, 2026Venture is putting high-quality pediatric health information within reach across Latin America through WhatsApp and smartphone
Ethiopia has the playbook. Will it use it? Lessons from Japan and Korea’s rise
February 23, 2026An Ethiopian MBA student visits Japan and Korea and reflects on how Ethiopia can adapt lessons from East Asia’s development model
Designing leadership: Japan and Korea through an emerging market lens
February 20, 2026MBA student shares how experiences in Japan and Korea shifted her focus from personal control to system design and trust
‘Buy now, pay later’ model extends to travel
February 20, 2026Pillsbury Institute Advisory Board member shares his company’s origin story: making travel more accessible with payments over time