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Research with Impact
For platforms relying on gig workers, bonuses can be a double-edged sword
November 26, 2025Cornell researchers find that in the gig economy, bonus effectiveness depends on labor availability.
As farm jobs decline, food industry work holds steady
November 26, 2025Study finds farm jobs shrink as nations grow wealthier, but food industry work holds steady — with better pay and wider gender gaps.
Nobel laureate Richard Thaler delights in the human side of economics
November 24, 2025Richard Thaler, a Nobel laureate who was a professor at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management from 1978 to 1995, spoke Oct. 17
Right or left, low-quality news links popular on social media
November 18, 2025Dubious headlines spread across social media — not just on the right, new Cornell research finds.
Cornell Atkinson-The Nature Conservancy awards promote biodiversity, climate resilience
November 12, 2025Six projects led by Cornell and The Nature Conservancy researchers have been awarded grants from Cornell Atkinson.
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.
Business Leadership
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.
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.
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
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.
Leading the clean energy transition: Rob Collier’s path toward a sustainable future
November 10, 2025The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Rob Collier MBA ’14, senior vice president of marketplaces at LevelTen Energy
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.