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

Nolan School

Modeling Tool Protects Worker Health and Food Chain Security

April 30, 2025

Aaron Adalja, Nolan School professor, contributed to a computer model that helps farms and food processing facilities control COVID-19 outbreaks, keep workers safe and the food chain secure.

Dyson School

Social Networks Are Not Effective at Mobilizing Vaccination Uptake

April 18, 2025

Social networks are unlikely to persuade someone to embrace a new vaccine, reports Dyson professors Nancy Chau and Arnab Basu.

Dyson School

Earth Day Research: Powering the Future with Clean Energy

April 17, 2025

New SC Johnson College research shows primary contributors to recent clean energy patents are existing inventors rather than newcomers.

Johnson School

Winding Up Value: How Media Shapes the Luxury Watch Market

April 16, 2025

New SC Johnson College research shows that news articles and reviews play a significant role in promoting luxury watch brands.

Dyson School

Renegotiated Trade Deal Benefits US Dairy Producers

April 15, 2025

New research by Dyson professor Christopher Wolf, suggests recent Canadian trade concessions removed some barriers to U.S. dairy exports.

Johnson School

Boosting mental muscle leads to better performance

March 18, 2025

A new study from SC Johnson College explores the concept of “cognitive endurance,” defined as the ability to sustain performance in cognitive tasks over time.

Better Business Stories & Topics

Johnson School

Pioneering Sustainability

February 25, 2025

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Agata Smeets, MBA ’11, head of environment and product sustainability at Gap Inc.

Johnson School

From Classroom to Climate Action: Revolutionizing Sustainability in Africa

February 24, 2025

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree CJ Fonzi, MBA ’08, cofounder and COO of Africa Climate Ventures.

Dyson School

Grand Challenges Impact Competition Winner Protects Rural Artisans in India

January 16, 2025

The Grand Challenges Impact Competition on November 14 showcased community-engaged learning projects that build business for a better world.

Johnson School

Empowering the Global Shift to a Sustainable Future: Ian Kline ’91 Protects the Natural World

December 24, 2024

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Ian Kline ’91, president and CEO of the Cadmus Group.

Nolan School

Nolan Team Takes First Place at Hospitality Sustainability Competition in Dubai

November 19, 2024

Three Nolan MMH students earned top honors for their concept, PYRO, a machine converting food scraps into biofuel for cooking.

Nolan School

First Gen Nolan School Students Explore Careers in Miami

September 3, 2024

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.

Johnson School

From Fire to Electricity: Dhanur Grandhi’s Impact on Green Tech Adoption

July 30, 2024

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Dhanur Grandhi, MBA ’12, cofounder and CEO of WattBot.

Dyson School

Protecting Livestock and Livelihoods

July 8, 2024

Cornell dissertations launch a long-term data and economics project to predict and prevent livestock loss and reduce poverty among African herders.

News & Announcements

Johnson School

Tolan Honored with Forté Foundation Award for Women’s Business Leadership

April 18, 2025

SC Johnson College MBA Student Hannah Tolan will receive the leadership honor at Forté annual conference in June.

Dyson School

Poets and Quants Ranks Dyson School No. 2 Among Business Programs

March 17, 2025

Poets 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.

Nolan School

Dimond Family Gift to Support Nolan School Scholarships

March 3, 2025

A $13 million endowment from the Dimond family will fund scholarships at the Nolan Hotel School.

Nolan School

Students Meet Author-Entrepreneurs Elevating African Cuisine

February 27, 2025

Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro visited Cornell and met with students studying Cultures and Cuisine, a course taught by Lilly Jan.

Centers & Institutes

Johnson School

Cornell’s Sustainable Tourism To Partner with United Nations Tourism

April 28, 2025

The partnership will allow 350 candidates to receive tuition-free enrollment in STAMP's online course.

Dyson School

Earth Day Research: Powering the Future with Clean Energy

April 17, 2025

New SC Johnson College research shows primary contributors to recent clean energy patents are existing inventors rather than newcomers.

Johnson School

Winding Up Value: How Media Shapes the Luxury Watch Market

April 16, 2025

New SC Johnson College research shows that news articles and reviews play a significant role in promoting luxury watch brands.

Johnson School

From Sales, Marketing, and Ops to Consulting with James “JJ” Myron, MBA ’23

March 27, 2025

Career Corner: Consultant JJ Myron pivoted from a sales, marketing, and operations role to advising clients on how to achieve their strategic goals.

Johnson School

Boosting mental muscle leads to better performance

March 18, 2025

A new study from SC Johnson College explores the concept of “cognitive endurance,” defined as the ability to sustain performance in cognitive tasks over time.

Nolan School

Cindy Estis Green ’79 Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Innovator

March 17, 2025

The award will be presented to the CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs, LLC, on June 3, 2025 in New York City.

Johnson School

From Technology Director to Chief Data Officer: A Q&A with Chaitanya Baddam, MBA ’23

February 27, 2025

Career Corner: Technology executive Chaitanya Baddam pivoted from insurance platform technology director to chief data officer at an insurtech startup.

Johnson School

Pioneering Sustainability

February 25, 2025

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Agata Smeets, MBA ’11, head of environment and product sustainability at Gap Inc.

Community Insights

Dyson School

Scanner data can help NYS farmers boost market sales

December 19, 2023

Researchers partnered with NYS livestock farmers using point-of-sale technology, then analyzed their market transactions and uncovered insights that could increase farmers' profits.

Johnson School

Park Perspective: The Power of Curiosity in Conflict Management

August 11, 2023

Ashley Hamilton, MBA ’24, explores the importance of curiosity in both conflict management and leadership.

Johnson School

Park Perspectives: Let the Battle of the Brands Begin

May 17, 2023

Ben Marks, MBA ’24, discusses learning opportunities outside the classroom, exemplified through the Battle of the Brands competition.

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Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Solomon Tesfaye MBA ’15

April 5, 2023

Solomon Tesfaye, MBA ’15, reflects on how his Park Fellow experience influences his approach to leadership in both his professional and personal life.