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
How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism
October 10, 2024New research from Johnson Professor Kristina Rennekamp uncovers attitudes about CEO gender, responses to activism, and investor behavior.
Messaging May Overcome Bias Against Gene-Edited Foods
October 4, 2024Consumers are less resistant to gene-edited ingredients when they learn about the technology's health and environmental benefits.
Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas
October 2, 2024New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Angus Hildreth explores how the quality and strength of one’s loyalty to another can be influenced by the willingness to support an indirect tie.
Report: Climate change compounds agriculture’s environmental impact
September 12, 2024Environmental harms from agriculture are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a comprehensive report published in Science.
Research: The Decision-Making Mystery of AI Chatbots
July 23, 2024New study from the Dyson School delves into the differences between decision-making processes in human and artificial intelligence.
Dirty Cooking Fuels Pose Major Threat to Infants in India
July 2, 2024Dyson School professors Basu and Chau quantify the impact of cooking fuel choice on indoor air pollution and early childhood mortality in India.
Better Business Stories & Topics
First Gen Nolan School Students Explore Careers in Miami
September 3, 2024Cornell students met executives and recruiters at real estate development corporations, investment and finance firms, hotel brand management companies, trendy boutique hospitality groups and more.
From Fire to Electricity: Dhanur Grandhi’s Impact on Green Tech Adoption
July 30, 2024The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Dhanur Grandhi, MBA ’12, cofounder and CEO of WattBot.
Protecting Livestock and Livelihoods
July 8, 2024Cornell dissertations launch a long-term data and economics project to predict and prevent livestock loss and reduce poverty among African herders.
In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis
June 27, 2024Richard T. Curtis, beloved senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, passed away June 9, 2024.
From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future
June 27, 2024The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.
Park Fellows Teach Finance and Investing at Ithaca High School
June 27, 2024Cornell MBA students build leadership capability through self-directed service projects, such as teaching high schoolers.
Risa Mish Honored with the 2024 Earl Hill Jr. Faculty Achievement and Diversity Leadership Award
June 20, 2024Risa Mish, professor of practice at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, received the award from The Consortium for her outstanding contributions in diversity leadership.
Small stock trades can predict big market changes
June 12, 2024Using a metric developed by a research team led by Maureen O’Hara, professor at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, it was determined that fractional trading is predictive of future market liquidity and volatility.
News & Announcements
Stay Curious and Build “Social Muscles,” Says Nolan School Namesake
October 8, 2024Nolan School namesake Peter Nolan offered students a glimpse into his success and nuggets of wisdom as a Nolan Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer.
Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Welcome Third Cohort
September 24, 2024The Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows program welcomes 29 MBA students, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral fellows.
Meet Our New Faculty: Sungyong Chang
September 18, 2024Sungyong Chang joins the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management as a new assistant professor of Management and Organizations.
Meet our New Faculty: Yaxuan Chen
September 16, 2024Yaxuan Chen joins the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration as a new assistant professor of accounting.
Centers & Institutes
How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism
October 10, 2024New research from Johnson Professor Kristina Rennekamp uncovers attitudes about CEO gender, responses to activism, and investor behavior.
Reminiscences of a Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge Participant
October 9, 2024Henry Beyrich ’26 describes his team’s experience preparing for and presenting at the 2024 Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge.
Future Directions in Sustainable Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
October 3, 2024SC Johnson College of Business experts offered fresh perspectives on shifting travel and tourism toward more sustainable practices during Climate Week NYC.
Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas
October 2, 2024New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Angus Hildreth explores how the quality and strength of one’s loyalty to another can be influenced by the willingness to support an indirect tie.
Hospitality Hackathon Embraces AI to Improve the Guest Experience
October 2, 2024Students from across campus spent two days creating proposals designed to help hotels deliver an exceptional experience for the guest of the future.
Building the Housing Future
September 24, 2024Social Impact Internship Fund recipient Guru Bhardwaj shares how he drove social impact and investor appeal this summer at Brahmbhatt Architects.
Family Business Owners Strategize for Longevity in New Certificate Program
September 19, 2024The Cornell Family Business Leadership certificate program guides families through unique ownership and operational challenges.
Transforming Education for a New Era: The Journey of Lrn
September 18, 2024Cornell Metro NY EMBA students aim to revolutionize education with their AI-powered app, Lrn, that personalizes learning to address educational gaps.
Community Insights
Scanner data can help NYS farmers boost market sales
December 19, 2023Researchers partnered with NYS livestock farmers using point-of-sale technology, then analyzed their market transactions and uncovered insights that could increase farmers' profits.
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.