Cornell SC Johnson BusinessFeed: News, Articles & Voices
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
Research: What Happens When We Assign Human Qualities to Companies?
September 28, 2023New research from the Nolan Hotel School sheds light on the ways people assess organizations.
Meet Vishal Gaur, the Johnson School’s New Dean
September 25, 2023Dean Gaur believes in continually innovating business education and exploring the role of AI and analytics in transforming the MBA experience.
Rating Platforms Drive Sales at Tourist-Area NYC Eateries
September 13, 2023Ratings impact high-priced New York City restaurants that service tourists, but have less of an effect on restaurants frequented by “locals.”
How Do Consumers Make Online Shopping Choices? The Mouse May Hold The Answer.
September 8, 2023SC Johnson College faculty used a novel mouse cursor-tracking method to reveal an intriguing interplay of cognitive processes that influence consumer decisions about brands and products.
New Green Technology Innovation Fellowship Accepts First Cohort
August 31, 2023Nineteen Cornell MBA students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral fellows have joined the inaugural cohort of Green Technology Innovation Fellows.
To stand out on LinkedIn, focus on journey, not achievements
July 19, 2023In new research, Ovul Sezer, assistant professor at the Nolan Hotel School, and her co-authors, wanted to understand how people can introduce themselves on the networking platform LinkedIn with a high level of effectiveness and success.
Better Business Stories & Topics
Seeing a Bright Future for Hemp in New York State
September 8, 2023Hailee Greene, MBA ’24, wants to build the first industrial hemp processing facility in the Northeast.
Shape the Future of Senior Living Management
August 22, 2023Nolan School lecturer Heather Kolakowski and industry specialists discuss affordable, sustainable, and inclusive senior living in an eCornell webcast.
Kyungbae Suh, MBA ’87, Endows Professorship of Global Marketing
August 21, 2023Amorepacific CEO Kyungbae Suh, MBA ’87, and his wife, Yoonkyung Shin, established the Kyungbae Suh Professorship of Global Marketing.
Helen Lee ’03, MBA ’20: Behind Operations at Cornell Wildlife Health Center
August 16, 2023Dyson and Johnson alumna Helen Lee helps manage the strategies, programs, and operations for the Cornell Wildlife Health Center.
Adaptation and Transparency Lead Discussions at ESG Investing Research Conference
August 7, 2023Scholars and investors shared their perspectives on ESG finance at the second Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing Conference.
Giving with Impact: How One Alumna Is Assisting Many Afghans
June 13, 2023Nell Cady-Kruse ’83, MBA ’85 helps fill the gaps in traditional financial aid and grant funding for Cornell’s Afghan students and scholars .
New York FarmNet Cultivates Stability for Farming Families
May 22, 2023Fred Lee was on the verge of losing the Long Island farm he had inherited from his family. A call to New York FarmNet helped change his life and his business.
Ethics Speaker Jacqueline Novogratz: How Acumen Addresses Poverty, Promotes Dignity
May 18, 2023Jacqueline Novogratz recounted how she reached her closely held belief that the opposite of poverty is not wealth; the opposite of poverty is dignity.
News & Announcements
Photo exhibit showcases a century of hospitality education
September 26, 2023A new exhibit in Statler Hall commemorates 100 years of hospitality education at the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration in the SC Johnson College of Business.
Research: ‘Status Symbols’ in Online Debates Can Create Bias
August 28, 2023New research involving machine learning determined that the persuasive power of “symbolic status” from virtual badges in online debates has the potential to create an imbalance of power.
Kyungbae Suh, MBA ’87, Endows Professorship of Global Marketing
August 21, 2023Amorepacific CEO Kyungbae Suh, MBA ’87, and his wife, Yoonkyung Shin, established the Kyungbae Suh Professorship of Global Marketing.
Meet Our New Faculty: Wyatt Lee
August 10, 2023Wyatt Lee is a new assistant professor of management and operations at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.
Centers & Institutes
A Case Study on Barbados Tourism: Repositioning a Struggling Country Brand
September 20, 2023A case study coauthored by Professor Chekitan Dev centers on the Caribbean Island nation of Barbados’ strategy to increase stay-over tourism.
Robert Gregor Named Executive Director of the Pillsbury Institute
June 27, 2023Robert Gregor ’00, JD ’07, a practicing attorney and the founder and owner of Gregor Hotels, has been named the inaugural executive director of the Leland C. and Mary M. […]
Unlocking Sustainable Hospitality: How Green Bonds Can Fuel a Greener Future for Hotels and Resorts
May 16, 2023Corporate sustainability has become as mission critical in business as maximizing shareholder value.
Cornell Real Estate Club Visits Industry Leaders and Alumni in Chicago
May 12, 2023Tyler Bonaparte ’25 and Reika Nakagawa ’25 write about their career trek to Chicago, where they met with real estate industry professionals.
Cornell Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate, Spring 2023 Trek to Washington DC
May 9, 2023DAIRE brought 11 club members to Washington, DC for their 2nd career trek with the help of the Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF)
NGO Connecting Young Adults to Philanthropy Wins Business Plan Competition
April 28, 2023“Citizens of the World,” a concept developed and pitched by Lucas Suero ’26, received this year’s $25,000 first place prize.
Financing the Energy Transition through Sustainable Investment Banking
March 29, 2023Ben Roberts, MBA ‘23, reflects on what he learned about financing the green transition through his summer internship at Nomura Greentech.
Where Are They Now? Kristen McClellan ’12 (ILR)
February 28, 2023Kristen McClellan, Cornell alum and founder and CEO of SNAP Wellness and creator of SnappyScreen.
Community Insights
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.
Park Perspectives: Living Inclusivity
March 8, 2023Derek Ju, MBA ’24, reflects on inclusivity at Johnson.