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
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.
Ideology impacts who seeks federal benefits
March 15, 2022New research finds low-income conservatives are just as likely as liberals to accept federal assistance, so long as there’s a work requirement.
Sense of ‘professionalism’ linked to unethical behavior
February 9, 2022Employees or managers who view themselves as more professional are more vulnerable to unethical behavior such as conflicts of interest, study.
Federal laws push food safety stragglers to move forward
February 8, 2022Strengthening federal food safety laws keep producers – and those along the supply chain – from lagging behind industry standards to protect consumers.
Prabhu Pingali named AAAS fellow
January 26, 2022Pingali, professor of applied economics and policy, was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Jan. 26.
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
A SPAC Built to Bridge the Gap between North America and Asia
May 3, 2022Korean Johnson MBA alumni combined their financial expertise to launch a SPAC targeting breakthrough life-science and sustainable technology in Asia.
Physician Promise Offers Asynchronous Telehealth for Personal and Couple’s Healthcare
May 2, 2022Shady Henien and Anand Narayan, both MBA ’20, launched Physician Promise to make treatment more accessible, convenient, and comfortable for patients.
Impilo Supports Remote Monitoring of Patients for Telehealth Providers
April 25, 2022Joshua Stein, MBA ’21, launched startup Impilo to help telehealth providers handle the logistics of supplying patients with remote monitoring tools.
Hopscotch Connects Behavioral Health Clinicians to Pediatric Patients
April 18, 2022Learning about the mental health crisis among U.S. youth inspired Marla Leana Beyer, MBA/MHA ’20, to launch a startup aimed at addressing it.
Business Impact Symposium Explores the Need for Climate Finance
April 14, 2022Investments need to focus not only on climate change mitigation measures but also on adaptation issues communities worldwide are facing.
Covid-19 Accelerated the Adoption of Telehealth: ls it here to stay?
April 11, 2022Cornell MBAs, physicians, and faculty weigh in on telehealth’s benefits to patients, obstacles to widespread adoption, and projections for its future.
Four Cornell Tech MBAs Launched Univie to Create Digital Medical Records for Refugees
April 8, 2022The cofounders hatched the idea for Univie after participating in a medical records hackathon in Tel Aviv sponsored by the World Health Organization.
Student Experience: The Grand Challenges Framework
April 7, 2022The Grand Challenges program at Dyson is a way for undergrads to engage in complex community challenges on a local and global scale.
News & Announcements
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.
Cornell Nolan School receives No. 1 Ranking by CEO World Magazine
April 5, 2022CEO WORLD Magazine ranked the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration the number one hotel management school.
Centers & Institutes
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.
Parker Center Alumni Spotlight – Fahim Razzaque MBA ’08
April 22, 2022Razzaque serves as Managing Director of Research at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since obtaining his MBA from Johnson in 2008.
13th Annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition Challenges Global Teams
April 20, 202213 teams from universities across the globe competed in the 13th Annual Cornell Real Estate Case (CIREC) Competition hosted by CREF
The View for 2022: Insights and Expectations for the U.S. Hotel Industry
April 20, 2022In a keynote sponsored by the CREF, industry experts joined Professor Steve Carvell to discuss the hotel industry’s market outlooks for the upcoming year.
Sustainability Remains a Top Priority in the Hospitality Industry
April 13, 2022Sustainability is now considered an essential pillar of corporate strategy, according to expert panelists at the 12th Annual Sustainability Roundtable, an event hosted by the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR).
Brand Affinity Up for Novice, Down for Frequent Travelers
March 29, 2022The current drops in business travel and the rise in leisure travel are making it difficult for brands to assess consumer sentiment.
Community Insights
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.
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Alessandra Zielinski, MBA ’11
November 19, 2021Alessandra Zielinski, MBA '11, is an executive coach and consultant dedicated to capacity building for mission-driven organizations, focusing on topics such as leadership development, community engagement, strategic planning, operational efficiency, and board governance.
The 97th Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell: It’s Time to “Celebrate!”
November 3, 2021Hotel Ezra Cornell returns in-person on April 21-24 at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration and the Statler Hotel.