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
Climate finance takes center stage at ESG Investing Research Conference
August 4, 2022Researchers and practitioners examined efforts to fund the abatement of biodiversity loss at the Cornell ESG Investing Research Conference.
New Research Theme to Solidify SC Johnson College as a Leader in Sustainability
July 20, 2022The Business of Sustainability research theme will facilitate collaboration, program coordination, and curriculum across the college’s three schools.
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Hosts ESG Investing Conference
July 14, 2022The conference is timely given that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has two new proposed rules targeting ESG investing.
Fintech at Cornell hosts symposium advancing research in financial economics
June 1, 2022The meeting brought together 80 academic participants from across the globe to help advance theoretical research in financial economics.
Leave your comfort zone to achieve motivation and growth
April 13, 2022Developing a skill such as public speaking can be uncomfortable, but new research shows that instead of avoiding discomfort, seeking it out can actually result in better motivation.
Can combining finances lead to long-lasting love?
March 24, 2022A new study shows that it pays to pool finances if you’re seeking a higher level of satisfaction, harmony, and commitment in serious relationships.
In The Media
Frontier, Spirit merger likely to draw DOJ scrutiny
February 8, 2022Professor Christopher Anderson says a merger could result in lower prices for travelers due to the airlines’ similar business models.
A New Study Explains What It Takes to Stop Wasting So Much Time Online
February 4, 2022Associate Professor Kaitlin Woolley studied 6,000 individuals to understand what keeps people mindlessly scrolling, and how to stop.
The most important meeting yet for global pandemic response—and drugmakers
November 29, 2021We need this treaty, writes Johnson Professor Kaushik Basu and Binghamton University Professor Nicole Hassoun in their Fortune Magazine op-ed. It's basic principle? If the WHO pays for a drug, it should own its intellectual property.
What Happens to Service When You Raise the Minimum Wage?
November 17, 2021A study co-authored by Professor Vrinda Kadiyali finds that higher pay is positive for at least one group—customers.
Better Business Stories & Topics
Climate finance takes center stage at ESG Investing Research Conference
August 4, 2022Researchers and practitioners examined efforts to fund the abatement of biodiversity loss at the Cornell ESG Investing Research Conference.
New Research Theme to Solidify SC Johnson College as a Leader in Sustainability
July 20, 2022The Business of Sustainability research theme will facilitate collaboration, program coordination, and curriculum across the college’s three schools.
Emerging Markets Program hosts celebration of SMART experiential research
July 18, 2022The SMART Program hosted a dinner to honor Professor Iwan J. Azis with the Wharton Award and celebrate a student poster presentation.
A Vlogger’s Journey from Ithaca to Istanbul
July 12, 2022Nolan Hotel School graduate Doug Barnard ’18 uses his YouTube travel channel to do the greatest good on the global stage.
Ilya Brotzky ’10 Connects Ukrainians to Tech Jobs
July 6, 2022Ilya Brotzky ’10, cofounder and CEO of tech recruitment company VanHack, launched a campaign to relocate and employ Ukrainian software developers.
100 years of Cornell Hospitality: Alumni Celebrate at Gala
June 21, 2022Over 300 alumni of the Nolan School of Hotel Administration walked the red carpet at the 13th annual Icons and Innovators (I&I) Awards gala.
Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Encourages Innovation
June 9, 2022Meet the newest cohort of the innovative students participating in the Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator, a program focused on business development.
Fueling Women to Run the World
June 3, 2022Classmates Stephanie Schrauth and Linda Alvarez, both MBA ’21, cofounded Levelle, a startup developing sports nutrition products designed for women.
News & Announcements
Cornell SC Johnson College Graduates Next Generation of Business Leaders
May 23, 2022The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business community is celebrating the achievements and success of the Class of 2022. Undergraduate and graduate students across the college’s robust catalog of degree […]
Cornell Nolan School to Commemorate 100th Anniversary
April 26, 2022A yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary kicked off at the 97th annual Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC).
Cornell Nolan School Celebrates A Century of Hospitality Leadership
April 20, 2022The Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration announces a yearlong celebration to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cheers to an ‘approachable’ Big Red Cranberry Sour beer
April 19, 2022A new Big Red Cranberry Sour beer developed by Big Red Brewing will debut on April 22 at Hotel Ezra Cornell 97.
Centers & Institutes
Pillsbury Institute Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Asks Alumni: Where Are You Now?
August 1, 2022In its 15 years, the Pillsbury Institute has come a long way. So, too, have its alumni. If you’re an alum, where are you now?
The Next 100 Years: Innovators and Disruptors Shaping the Future of Hospitality
July 15, 2022Panelists discuss the strategies of hospitality industry innovators and disruptors, lessons to be learned from these forerunners' successes and failures, key drivers of innovation and disruption in travel, and predictions for the future.
Rachel Roginsky ’79 – The Climb to the Top
July 14, 2022Interview with Rachel Roginsky focusing on her journey to being a top hospitality industry professional
Sri Lanka’s Financial Crisis: Origins, Impact, and Next Steps
June 15, 2022Raghav Nath, MBA ’22, examines Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, its root causes, and how it can improve its economic prospects and regain stability.
Hospitality Hiring Crisis: Legal Concerns Facing Employers
June 13, 2022Professor Dave Sherwyn of the Center for Innovative Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations joins two experts to discuss the latest issues in employment law.
Cornell Hotel Indices: First Quarter 2022 Beware the Ides of March
May 3, 2022Hotels in gateway and non-gateway cities continue to post positive performance, but hotels in non-gateway cities are experiencing greater gains, according to research from Professor Crocker H. Liu and coauthors.
Creating Stability in an Ever-changing Social Environment
May 2, 2022Businesses delivering products and services that help people feel connected to the world and that promote a sense of groundedness may have an advantage over competitors.
App connecting driveways with beachgoers wins hospitality business contest
May 2, 2022Barge-deck restaurants and robotics startup for cooking kitchens among pitches presented during the 12th Cornell Hospitality Business Plan Competition.
Community Insights
Park Perspectives: Sowing seeds for courage
July 28, 2022Valerie Hanke, MBA ’23, reflects on learning how to develop courage as a daily habit.”
Park Perspectives: It’s okay not to be okay
June 29, 2022Rachel Starr, MBA ’22, reflects on how embracing her struggles have made her an approachable leader.
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Sharad Daswani MBA ’03
April 25, 2022Sharad Daswani, MBA ’03, has primarily worked in structured real estate finance since Johnson and is fascinated by how technology has changed over the years.
Student Insights: The 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference
December 15, 2021Kate Nguyen, MBA ’23 shares her experience at the 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference, held virtually for the second time.