Cornell SC Johnson BusinessFeed: News, Articles & Voices
Student Voices: Meet Vikas Reddy ’23
December 2, 2020A National Merit Finalist and AP Scholar with distinction hailing from Palatine, IL—learn why Vikas Reddy ’23 joined Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration.
Life is service
November 30, 2020Last fall Ben Okon ’10, a senior manager at Bain & Company, began mentoring Liam O’Brien ‘20 on how to navigate the consulting industry job market.
Student Voices: Meet Onyinye Akujuo, Executive MBA Americas Class of 2022
November 30, 2020Grants manager, funding strategist, and Emerging Markets Institute Fellow—learn why Onyinye Akujuo, joined the Executive MBA Americas Class of 2022.
Experts respond to case study challenge with unique brand strategies
November 23, 2020Professor Chekitan Dev’s co-authored case study challenges readers to position the Neemrana Hotels brand to survive and thrive in a changing market. How did readers respond?
Trash is Cash: Unlocking the Secret of Recyclability
November 23, 2020What do a cigarette, dirty diaper, and used flip flops have in common? They’re all recyclable, thanks to TerraCycle’s innovative approach .
Student Voices: Meet Louise Loyst, Executive MBA Metro NY Class of 2022
November 23, 2020Learn why technology sales executive and believer in the power of education Louise Loyst joined the Executive MBA Metro NY Class of 2022.
Keynote speaker John Fekete, MBA ’99, kicks off Parker Center MBA Stock Pitch Challenge
November 18, 2020John Fekete, managing director at Crescent Capital Group, shared his views on portfolio strategies and investment industry challenges.
Student Perspective: A participant’s view of the virtual MBA Stock Pitch Challenge
November 18, 2020Chris Magas, MBA ’22, describes his team’s experience of preparing for and presenting at this year’s virtual MBA Stock Pitch Challenge.
Swipe, match, eat: ‘Weet’ pitches better online dating app
November 18, 2020A proposed dating app won top prize at this year’s annual Cornell Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition sponsored by SHA’s Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
Noteworthy: Innovating for a Post-Pandemic Future
November 17, 2020Industry leaders discuss challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry in a post-pandemic world.
Impact investing: Opportunities abound in India’s education sector
November 16, 2020Sanchita Mehrotra writes about her passion for impact investing, diving into two successful examples of impact investing in India’s education sector.
Student Voices: Meet Kamillah Knight, Executive MBA Metro NY Class of 2022
November 16, 2020Learn why diversity and inclusion leader and triple-red Cornellian Kamillah Knight joined the Executive MBA Metro NY Class of 2022.
Student Voices: Meet Steve Casey, Executive MBA Americas Class of 2022
November 11, 2020Sales professional, real estate investor, and new father—learn why Steve Casey joined the Executive MBA Americas Class of 2022.
Present Value: Beyond the buzz, a conversation about diversity, inclusion, and belonging
November 10, 2020Associate Dean Michelle M. Duguid discussed her research on diversity in the workplace and her strategy for creating real and lasting change.
Student perspective: Summer EMI internship reflection
November 9, 2020Vritika Patni reflects on her time as an Emerging Markets Institute intern and summarizes major themes presented in EMI’s anniversary video interviews.
Camp Earth Connection optimizes online presence to reach outdoor enthusiasts
November 9, 2020MBA candidates Brittany Iwata and Lizzie Kaplan helped Camp Earth Connection refine its positioning and increase awareness of its rental properties.
Machine learning research can detect fake news domains upon registration
November 6, 2020Professor Bill Schmidt and colleagues used machine learning to develop a tool that pinpoints new domains created to promote false information.
Why the prospect of a divided government sent stocks soaring
November 5, 2020Associate Professor Scott Yonker says a post-election divided government seems welcome to investors.
The Nasdaq is skyrocketing. That may not be a great sign for the economy
November 4, 2020Associate Professor Scott Yonker discusses investors sticking with the pandemic winners as uncertainty looms.
Rooting from home as a model for working from home?
November 3, 2020Assistant Professor Kevin Kniffin says it’s timely to revisit how employers and employees alike can best adapt to the times.
Ant’s record IPO suspended in Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges
November 3, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad discusses a sudden halt to the world’s biggest initial public offering.
Sunshine through my window
November 2, 2020Anshul Bakhda, MBA ’21, focused on luxury hospitality, sustainability, and strategic business initiatives during his remote summer internship.
Travel is no longer a privilege, but a right
November 2, 2020Professor Chekitan Dev suggests viewing the COVID crisis as an opportunity will help travel and hospitality learn new ways to survive and thrive.
How two restaurants have survived Covid-19. So far.
October 31, 2020Professor Alex Susskind says fine-dining establishments have had to rethink their entire business during the pandemic.
Without more enforcement, tax evasion will spread like a virus
October 30, 2020The I.R.S. is on few people’s most-loved lists, yet the agency needs more money to enforce the tax code, says Professor Emeritus Bob Frank.
Navigating the 2020 election as a college community
October 28, 2020Dean Kevin Hallock provides information and resources to the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business campus community on navigating the 2020 election as a college community.
How to train and attract future hospitality leaders?
October 28, 2020Dean Kate Walsh discusses how COVID has impacted recent SHA alumni, forced changes in SHA teaching, and how hospitality can attract the best and brightest students.
Trump trade policy: 4 years of high drama. Limited results.
October 27, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad says the Trump administration’s approach has delivered few tangible benefits to the U.S. economy.
How lack of trust is translating into India’s falling growth rate
October 27, 2020Professor Kaushik Basu discusses India's economic recovery in this expert views piece.
Biodegradability: The Future of Plastics
October 26, 2020CEO Molly Morse spoke to students about Mango Materials’ capacity to transform plastics pollution by speeding up the biodegradability of polymers.
Faculty profiles: Research focus, from ‘fintech’ to nutrition
October 26, 2020Professor William Cong is seen as one of the most influential fintech scholars today.
Grocery stores are preparing for a second wave of panic buying — you should, too
October 25, 2020Professor Edward McLaughlin says that stores are better prepared for a second wave of consumer hoarding as preparations for a harsh winter begin.
Present Value: Kaitlin Woolley on achieving goals and connecting around food
October 23, 2020Marketing Professor Kaitlin Woolley discusses her research on goal pursuit, information avoidance, and how food facilitates social connection.
The ugly truth about tipping waitstaff during COVID-19
October 23, 2020Professor Michael Lynn discusses the trends he's seeing in the data around tipping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrating the Emerging Markets Institute on its 10th Anniversary
October 22, 2020Emerging Markets Institute directors highlight the exceptional learning opportunities, research, reach, and reputation EMI has achieved in ten years.
Moody’s, Fiserv announced as inaugural sponsors of Fintech at Cornell Initiative
October 22, 2020The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is pleased to announce that Moody’s Inc. and Fiserv have agreed to serve as the inaugural sponsors of Fintech at Cornell—a new initiative of the college. Building from college-wide strengths and university collaborations, Fintech at Cornell intends to become a leader in financial technology research, education, and industry […]
Best Practices From Hospitality HR Professionals in North America
October 22, 2020Professor Bruce Tracey facilitated a panel discussion for hotel chief human resources officers across North America, sharing lessons learned and best practices.
How are hotels surviving during COVID? Extreme makeovers, innovative business promotions keeps industry afloat
October 20, 2020SHA Dean Kate Walsh discusses how hotels are starting to think outside of the box as they review their operations due to the pandemic.
Chinese economy expands 4.9% in third quarter
October 19, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad says that China's short-term growth is secure, but challenges will need to be dealt with for its longer-term health.
What you can do with a business management degree
October 19, 2020Dyson's Harry Kaiser, associate dean for academic affairs, discusses job prospects for business management degree recipients.
China pulls ahead among major economies in pandemic recovery
October 19, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad points to China as the likely primary driver of global growth over the coming two years.
How to save capitalism
October 18, 2020Professor Chris Marquis says shareholder capitalism has left the American and global economies in a dire place.
Let’s make life delicious! A summer at Kraft Heinz
October 16, 2020Kaitlyn Briggs writes about her passion for sustainability, the dairy industry and her summer internship in marketing at Kraft Heinz.
Cornell convenes summit of business school diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders
October 16, 2020Michelle Duguid, associate dean for diversity, inclusion and belonging, convenes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Business School Leadership Summit
How to safely — and graciously — host friends and family as the weather gets colder
October 15, 2020Lecturer Lilly Jan suggests those who wish to host friends at home for safe social gatherings should take their cue from restaurant pandemic measures.
G-20 suspends poor nations’ debt payments for 6 more months
October 14, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad talks international debt relief and China's growing influence as a creditor.
China growth limits global economic damage from pandemic, IMF says
October 13, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad says China moved swiftly to control the spread of COVID as well as support the economy.
Student perspective: My experience interning at Cornell’s Emerging Markets Institute
October 12, 2020Meghana Gavirneni ’23 discusses her projects and reflects on her experiences as a summer intern at the Emerging Markets Institute.
Johnson celebrates National Coming Out Day
October 9, 2020To commemorate National Coming Out Day, some of our MBA students are sharing their stories and perspectives.
How restaurants can prepare now to safely remain open in the winter
October 9, 2020Senior Lecturer Stephanie Robson discusses innovative design solutions so restaurants can ensure public safety from COVID-19 and endure post-COVID.
How the B Corporation movement is remaking business
October 8, 2020Professor Chris Marquis says that over the past summer, he's seen the B Corporation movement picking up some serious speed.
What’s on the Minds of Hospitality HR Professionals in Europe
October 8, 2020Professor Bruce Tracey facilitated a recent panel discussion for hotel chief human resources officers from Europe who shared their pandemic experiences.
August’s trade gap was the biggest in 14 years. That’s probably good news.
October 6, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad says rising imports to U.S. shores is a bright spot for the current economic recovery.
A life of public service defines Connell Rae’s Dyson experience
October 6, 2020Dyson alum Connell Rae’s passion for public service drives him to be successful both inside and outside of the classroom.
Student perspective: What I learned from my virtual internship
October 5, 2020What my online internship experience at the Emerging Markets Institute taught me about emerging economies, the world, and myself.
Raising the visibility of antiracist, pro-humanity initiatives
October 5, 2020Laillah Rice, MBA ’09, and fellow senior marketers launched the Humanity Lab to support social justice activists and organizations.
Outright bans can sometimes be a good way to fight climate change
October 3, 2020Which comes first, the electric car or the charging station? Research by Professor Shanjun Li delves into this symbiotic relationship and green auto sales.
Opinion: Let Bezos and Musk make billions. Just force them to share a little with the rest of us.
September 29, 2020Professor Emeritus Bob Frank argues that increasing the capital gain tax could make money available to help many aspects of our society.
Hilton, Hyatt and others pull back the curtain on making hygiene more than theater
September 28, 2020SHA Dean Kate Walsh discusses cleanliness and communication as hotel brands leverage sanitization as a selling point following a harsh travel year.
The Masters in Management’s fight for US recognition
September 27, 2020Johnson Dean Mark Nelson points to the value of a Masters in Management as current high-level employment opportunities remain few and far between.
COVID-19’s impact on work, workers, and the workplace of the future
September 25, 2020A paper co-authored by Dyson’s Kevin Kniffin offers projections about the workplace of the future and roadmaps for future research and action.
Noteworthy: SHA Career Management and Centers & Institutes reinstate internship program
September 25, 2020The C&I Internship Program helps students find internships in the hospitality industry.
New faculty introduction: Dave Roberts
September 24, 2020With the academic year upon us, meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching, and interests.
How two curious and technologically savvy SHA students forged Cornell Blockchain
September 24, 2020SHA’s entrepreneurial bent and a fascination with Bitcoin led a pair of Hotelies to found a university-wide blockchain club for undergraduates.
New faculty introduction: Tommaso Bondi
September 23, 2020With the academic year upon us, meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching, and interests.
Welcome to the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship Virtual Kick-Off Event!
September 23, 2020The Pillsbury Kick-off event allows budding entrepreneurs an overview of hospitality related programs and competitions available.
New faculty introduction: Christina McDowell
September 22, 2020With the academic year upon us, meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching, and interests.
Admissions Director Q&A: Cornell Johnson
September 22, 2020Eddie Asbie, interim executive director of admissions & financial aid at Johnson is featured in this MBA program Q&A series.
Council Post: Four travel and hospitality trends emerging from the pandemic
September 22, 2020SHA Dean Kate Walsh says that health safety and cleanliness will be the biggest differentiators in the near future of the hospitality industry.
3 electric car stocks pushing the envelope
September 22, 2020Elena Belavina, assistant professor at SHA, says future trends and going electric is more than just purchasing an electric car.