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

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Latin America: From Resource Curse to a Green Power

November 19, 2024

Latin America is emerging as an unexpected leader in environmental progress within the emerging economies.

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Cornell to Host Virtual Conference on Global Climate Finance

October 22, 2024

The SC Johnson College of Business will cohost the Global Climate Finance and Risks Conference online, on Oct. 25, 2024.

Johnson BusinessFeed

What fuels our fear of missing out?

October 21, 2024

New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.

Johnson BusinessFeed

How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism

October 10, 2024

New research from Johnson Professor Kristina Rennekamp uncovers attitudes about CEO gender, responses to activism, and investor behavior.

Dyson BusinessFeed

Messaging May Overcome Bias Against Gene-Edited Foods

October 4, 2024

Consumers are less resistant to gene-edited ingredients when they learn about the technology's health and environmental benefits.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas

October 2, 2024

New 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.

Better Business Stories & Topics

Nolan BusinessFeed

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 BusinessFeed

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 BusinessFeed

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 BusinessFeed

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.

Dyson BusinessFeed

In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis

June 27, 2024

Richard T. Curtis, beloved senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, passed away June 9, 2024.

Johnson BusinessFeed

From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future

June 27, 2024

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Park Fellows Teach Finance and Investing at Ithaca High School

June 27, 2024

Cornell MBA students build leadership capability through self-directed service projects, such as teaching high schoolers.

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Risa Mish Honored with the 2024 Earl Hill Jr. Faculty Achievement and Diversity Leadership Award

June 20, 2024

Risa 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.

News & Announcements

Nolan BusinessFeed

$11.5M gift strengthens hospitality research, teaching

December 10, 2024

The gift from C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 will support the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration by expanding the Center for Hospitality Research, helping renovate the Grailer Food Labs and providing scholarships.

Nolan BusinessFeed

Stay Curious and Build “Social Muscles,” Says Nolan School Namesake

October 8, 2024

Nolan School namesake Peter Nolan offered students a glimpse into his success and nuggets of wisdom as a Nolan Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Welcome Third Cohort

September 24, 2024

The Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows program welcomes 29 MBA students, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral fellows.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Meet Our New Faculty: Sungyong Chang

September 18, 2024

Sungyong Chang joins the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management as a new assistant professor of Management and Organizations.

Centers & Institutes

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

China’s Domestic AI Competition Heats Up

December 13, 2024

Top-tier talent, government support, and a strong domestic market position China to potentially become the AI leader.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Johnson School Increases Emphasis on Sustainability and AI for Two-Year MBAs

December 11, 2024

The Johnson School Two-Year MBA will require sustainability coursework, add AI tools and models to existing courses, and expand experiential learning.

Nolan BusinessFeed

$11.5M gift strengthens hospitality research, teaching

December 10, 2024

The gift from C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 will support the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration by expanding the Center for Hospitality Research, helping renovate the Grailer Food Labs and providing scholarships.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Philanthropy class aids Tompkins County nonprofits

December 9, 2024

Cornell SC Johnson College students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class tripled grants to local nonprofits.

Johnson BusinessFeed

Championing Change: Fred Keller’s Legacy of Sustainable Business

December 5, 2024

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Fred Keller ’66, founder of Cascade Engineering.

Nolan BusinessFeed

Restaurant Entrepreneurship & Development Roundtable

November 27, 2024

Hospitality entrepreneurs discuss how to sustain, create, and innovate the food and beverage industry.

Nolan BusinessFeed

Future Real Estate Leaders Shine at Cornell’s International Case Competition

November 26, 2024

Move forward on a $98M deal – or not? Students defended their proposals at Cornell's International Real Estate Case Competition on Nov. 15 in NYC.

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Latin America: From Resource Curse to a Green Power

November 19, 2024

Latin America is emerging as an unexpected leader in environmental progress within the emerging economies.

Community Insights

Dyson BusinessFeed

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 BusinessFeed

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 BusinessFeed

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.

Johnson BusinessFeed

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.