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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
The responsible way to engage political leaders? Leave their families out of it.
October 30, 2025In heated political environments, some constituents insult a leader’s family on social media. New research explores this phenomenon.
Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices
October 21, 2025Legislative 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.
Familiarity breeds success for fledgling companies
October 20, 2025Teams 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
Rank less, bond more: Rethinking performance feedback
October 10, 2025The study explored how relative performance information affects social bonding and cooperation in the workplace.
The speed trap: why leaders’ quick pivots can seem inauthentic
September 29, 2025The research team conducted three studies in a leader-centric workplace with over 3,000 participants.
VCs backed Black founders after BLM – but it didn’t last
September 15, 2025In the aftermath of the George Floyd murder, the share of venture capitalist dollars that went to Black businesses jumped by 43%. But that trend was short-lived, according to new Cornell SC Johnson College of Business research.
Business Leadership
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.
Cornell’s undergraduate business programs earn top 10 national ranking
September 23, 2025Cornell SC Johnson College's undergraduate and graduate programs recently earned top 10 national ranking.
Cornell’s Johnson School Achieves Top 10 in Bloomberg 2025-26 Ranking
September 16, 2025Ranked No. 8, Johnson's MBA programs made strong gains in Bloomberg's three methodology indices and in the area of survey participation.
CNBC senior markets correspondent kicks off Nolan School lecture series
September 15, 2025Top industry leaders—many of them alumni—will visit campus to share their career stories, leadership insights, and expertise.
Startup aims to expand fashion inclusivity with downloadable garments
September 12, 2025Bren Bodin, MBA ’26, participated in the SC Johnson College of Business accelerator program and won $10,000 for their startup.
Alpha Square Group Powers Next-Gen AI Education at the Johnson School
September 3, 2025The gift will expand AI-focused teaching, research, and industry engagement in business.
Former Colombian president launches Climate Impact Speaker Series
September 3, 2025In conversation with Miguel Gomez, Ivan Duque shared his perspective on implementing pro-environmental policies amid challenging circumstances.
Powering the Future: Leadership in Renewable Energy Transition
August 22, 202520 for 20 honoree Pinaki Bhattacharyya MBA ’03, CEO of AMPIN Energy Transition, shares his commitment to sustainability.
News & Announcements
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.
Meet Our New Faculty: Luisa Cefala
September 29, 2025Luisa Cefala, Dyson School professor, specializes in development, labor and behavioral economics, focusing on low-income country labor markets.
David Rand brings expertise on positive uses of generative AI
September 26, 2025David Rand brings expertise on generative AI, misinformation, political polarization and cooperation.
Centers & Institutes
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.
How biodiversity startups raise capital
November 4, 2025Biodiversity startups raise less capital than other startups but attract a broader coalition of investors, according to new research that used machine learning.
A champion for global education equity: Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, 20 for 20 honoree
November 3, 2025The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates the founder and CEO of 8B Education Investments
The responsible way to engage political leaders? Leave their families out of it.
October 30, 2025In heated political environments, some constituents insult a leader’s family on social media. New research explores this phenomenon.
Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices
October 21, 2025Legislative 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.
The speed trap: why leaders’ quick pivots can seem inauthentic
September 29, 2025The research team conducted three studies in a leader-centric workplace with over 3,000 participants.
Former Colombian president launches Climate Impact Speaker Series
September 3, 2025In conversation with Miguel Gomez, Ivan Duque shared his perspective on implementing pro-environmental policies amid challenging circumstances.
Powering the Future: Leadership in Renewable Energy Transition
August 22, 202520 for 20 honoree Pinaki Bhattacharyya MBA ’03, CEO of AMPIN Energy Transition, shares his commitment to sustainability.