Cornell SC Johnson BusinessFeed: News, Articles & Voices
Roundtable Recap: Biden’s NLRB, UNITE HERE, and the pandemic discussed at 9th Annual CIHLER Labor Relations Roundtable
June 17, 2021CIHLER’S Ninth Annual Labor Relations Roundtable explored expected changes from the Biden administration’s National Labor Relations Board.
Jinhua Zhao named new dean of Dyson School
June 17, 2021Jinhua Zhao has been named the David J. Nolan Dean of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. His appointment at Cornell begins July 1.
How Humans Think When They Think As Part of a Group
June 15, 2021“Coworkers who eat together tend to perform at a higher level than their peers, yet cafeterias are often undervalued by companies,” Professor Kevin Kniffin tells WIRED.
Cornell Johnson launches nominations for inaugural 10 Under 10 notable alumni list
June 15, 2021Johnson will honor 10 Under 10 notable alumni for professional success, community involvement, and engagement with the Cornell community.
The Brutal Truth About Bitcoin
June 14, 2021Professor Eswar Prasad authors a New York Times op-ed on the consequences of bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies.
Park Perspectives: Assembling the collaborative leadership toolkit, one experience at a time
June 14, 2021Christopher Nowacki Two-Year MBA ’22 leveraged previous work experiences to enhance his ability to collaborate and succeed on many different teams.
Ideas With Impact: Maintaining the Human Touch in a Contactless World
June 9, 2021Center for Hospitality Research and Medallia crowdsource ideas for contactless technology that elevates the guest experience without compromising connection
Entrepreneurship or family business…or both?
June 8, 2021Entrepreneurship and family business have at times seemed at odds with each other, but upon a closer look, they are actually joined at the hip.
Brazil’s healthcare system: A slow march towards progress
June 7, 2021Nick Mitilenes MBA/MS ’21 analyzes Brazil’s possibility of overcoming the challenges presented by constitutionally mandated healthcare.
Opinion: The S&P 500 would be below 1,600 without these 3 pillars and those supports are now weakening
June 5, 2021Private equity now plays a much bigger role than in the past, says Andrew Karolyi, dean of Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business.
Reflections of an Emerging Markets Institute case competition judge
June 4, 2021Ari Betof reflects on his experience judging the Emerging Markets Institute Case Competition and advocates for international-focused programs.
Amid competing priorities, business can be a force for good
June 3, 2021SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson draws on his storied company’s values to navigate between business pragmatism and doing good.
Celebrating the Class of 2021
June 3, 2021The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and its three schools celebrate the Class of 2021.
Latin America’s role in the global economy following COVID-19 lockdowns
May 28, 2021Diego Calvillo de la Garza, MBA ’22, discusses the Emerging Market Institute’s webinar on future prospects for the economies of Latin American countries.
Merrill Scholars thank educators who shaped Cornell journeys
May 26, 2021Congratulations to our 2021 Merrill Presidential Scholars–Dyson's Roger Hyman BS '21 and Ruth Park BS '21 and SHA's Samay Bansal BS '21 are Carol Wang BS '21.
President Pollack calls for solidarity against acts of hatred, bias
May 26, 2021A message from Cornell University President Martha Pollack regarding the national rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes.
Jonas Weil Entrepreneurship Fellowship helps pediatric telehealth founder make strides
May 26, 2021Funding earmarked for Johnson alumni entrepreneurs enabled Marla Beyer, MBA ‘20, MHA ’20, to launch her startup, Hopscotch, right after graduation.
TIAA gift champions Dyson program addressing emerging markets
May 25, 2021The gift establishes the Clifton R. Wharton Jr. Program of Global Engagement endowed fund, which supports the school's SMART program.
ProducePay scores $43m Series C funding from VCs, development banks
May 21, 2021"ProducePay funds close to 2% of the market, that’s about $1 billion of produce per year," founder and CEO Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck MBA ’15 told AFN.
Break it down: CR0WD task force forges zero waste goals
May 21, 2021The Circular Economy: Science and Business of Construction, a collaborative project with Mark Milstein, involves local stakeholders from all stages of a building's life cycle.
Five myths about cryptocurrency
May 20, 2021In his Washington Post op-ed, Professor Eswar Prasad says the ingenious technological innovations underpinning cryptocurrencies will transform the nature of money and finance.
Is Cuba’s “army of white coats” medical diplomacy or contemporary slavery?
May 19, 2021Cornell Emerging Markets Institute Fellow Sunayana Karra comments on the benefits and pitfalls of Cuba's physician export business.
Researchers find grocery taxes harm low income households
May 18, 2021Professor Harry Kaiser and his co-authors research the connection between grocery taxes and food insecurity in the United States.
Ideas with impact: What can hospitality organizations do to support employees and frontline staff?
May 17, 2021Center for Hospitality Research collaborates with Medallia to create online Hospitality Ideas Community to crowdsource innovative ideas for supporting frontline employees
EMBA case competition: A winner’s perspective on innovation and new venture creation
May 14, 2021A Q&A with Linda Alvarez, MD, Cornell Executive MBA Metro NY class of 2021, CEO and co-founder of new sports nutrition venture Levelle
Bloods, Crips, and beer: The unlikely success story of TRU Colors Brewery
May 13, 2021Brewed by active Bloods, Crips, and GDs, TRU Colors beer is helping promote peace and prosperity in a city once ravaged by gang violence.
Institutional and societal values challenge modernizing emerging markets
May 12, 2021Sunny Chai ’24 reflects on EMI visiting speaker Johanna Mair’s concept of modernizing emerging economies’ market structures.
Requiring the COVID-19 vaccine: insights for businesses
May 11, 2021Cornell alumni and industry experts representing both management and workers discuss whether U.S. employers should require their employees to be vaccinated.
Investing at Cornell theme launches campus-wide Investing Ideas Forum
May 11, 2021Five teams participated in Investing at Cornell’s first Investment Ideas Forum, including undergraduate and graduate students from across Cornell.
6th Annual Titans of Real Estate – Honoring Brian Kingston, CEO of Brookfield Property Partners
May 7, 2021Brian Kingston, managing partner and CEO of Brookfield Property Partners discusses his career and gives insight on the current state of the real estate industry at the 6th Annual Titans of Real Estate.
Re-Electrified After Circuit Breaker: Singapore’s Restaurant Recovery
May 7, 2021SHA Lecturer Lilly Jan, discusses Singapore’s restaurant recovery with chef-owners Travis Masiero ’03 and Ivan Brehm.
ESG Innovations in Hospitality
May 6, 2021Members of the Center for Hospitality Research’s sustainability subcommittee author report on the technologies that are enabling organizations to meet their ESG goals.
Learning From COVID-19: Addressing impacts in Dyson’s curriculum
May 6, 2021Dyson faculty incorporated pandemic challenges into their curriculum, allowing students to keep pace with a business world in flux.
Green cemeteries wins hospitality business pitch contest
May 5, 2021An entrepreneurial concept addressing unaffordable and unsustainable funeral practices won first prize at the 11th annual Cornell Hospitality Business Plan Competition.
Dan Cane ’98 funds the Cane Entrepreneurship Scholars Program
May 3, 2021Dan Cane ’98, who co-founded Blackboard when he was a student, has funded a new program to help student entrepreneurs achieve success.
Johnson honors distinguished alumni at the Big Red Bash
April 30, 2021Johnson’s Big Red Bash included panel discussions with alumni honorees about their careers, leadership, and how Johnson prepared them as leaders.
Serving Society Through Scholarship
April 28, 2021Researchers at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business are serving society through scholarship.
Research: Regulation is vital for future of cryptocurrency industry
April 27, 2021Regulation and regulatory policy play a critical role in the health and longevity of cryptocurrency markets.
Sustainability without borders
April 26, 2021The hospitality landscape is changing, and for Explora travelers seeking adventure outside of their hotel rooms, less is more.
‘Feeney Way’ officially unveiled on donor’s 90th birthday
April 23, 2021For the 90th birthday of Charles F. “Chuck” Feeney ’56, Cornell University officially unveiled Feeney Way on Cornell’s Ithaca campus, honoring the man who has been called the university’s “third founder.”
Learning From COVID-19: Studying The Impact Of The Pandemic
April 22, 2021Students and faculty at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA) are examining pandemic-related issues while reimagining a future for the business of hospitality.
A Shared Message on the Pending Verdict for Derek Chauvin
April 20, 2021A shared message from SC Johnson College leadership on the pending verdict of Derek Chauvin and resources for current students, faculty, and staff.
“Together” at the 96th Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell
April 20, 2021HEC 96 student leaders reflect on this year's virtual conference weekend and their experiences as board members of the annual SHA tradition.
Business Impact Symposium Examines Industry Sustainability
April 14, 2021The Business Impact Symposium will feature panels that discuss the disappearing line between business and social and environmental issues.
Learning from COVID: Addressing COVID-19 in Johnson’s curriculum
April 14, 2021Johnson faculty incorporated pandemic challenges into their curriculum to spur relevant discussions, research, and analysis among students.
Research Recap: How Contactless Technology is Transforming the Hospitality Industry Forever
April 14, 2021FreedomPay SVP shares findings from a recent white paper on how hospitality can leverage contactless and touchless technology to create frictionless and customized guest experiences.
Crypto Exchanges Usher in Era of Round-the-Clock Stock Trading
April 13, 2021“It seems to me that this is a competition among new and old exchanges,” Professor Will Cong tells Bloomberg Wealth.
WeChat and Tiktok bans and their implications for future U.S.-China relations
April 13, 2021EMI Fellow David Wu dissects Trump’s bans on WeChat and TikTok, the Biden administration’s response, and the impact on US-China relations.
Energy justice: Exploring an equitable energy transition
April 12, 2021The 11th annual Cornell Energy Connection showcased professionals sharing perspectives on key industry issues and featured a panel on energy justice.
Meet Andrew Karolyi, new dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
April 12, 2021Andrew Karolyi answers questions about himself as a leader, scholar, and teacher, as well as his outlook on the college and his own life in this Q&A.
Karolyi selected as new dean of SC Johnson College of Business
April 8, 2021Andrew Karolyi, who was named acting dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College in March, will serve as dean of the college for the remainder of former Dean Kevin F. Hallock’s term, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced.
Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration offers networking program to executives of tomorrow
April 6, 2021PIHE has created an experiential networking program that grows student knowledge, interpersonal skills, and experience to help them succeed in business and life.
China Puts Limits on Foreign Banks, Worrying Businesses
April 2, 2021Dyson Professor Eswar Prasad tells the New York Times that China will eventually resume with opening up to foreign financial institutions.
Taper Tantrum Versus the Current Reflationary Scare
April 2, 2021Gautam Jain analyzes the US 10-year yield and its effect on emerging market economies, comparing 2013’s Taper Tantrum to today’s reflationary scare.
Rapid global heating is hurting farm productivity, study finds
April 1, 2021A study led by Professor Ariel Ortiz-Bobea shows that global farming productivity since the 1960s is 21% lower than it could have been without climate change.
Alumni Mark and Brian Canlis Pivot During a Pandemic and Flourish
March 31, 2021Canlis restaurant owners practice flexibility to thrive and flourish during pandemic.
Start Retraining for Social Interactions
March 27, 2021“Assess your own risk level and comfort,” Professor Sunita Sah told the New York Times, “so you’re very clear about what you would and would not like to do.”
Students serving students
March 25, 2021Operating under the ethos of ‘students serving students,’ SHA's Dean’s Student Advisory Board represents the student perspective.
SHA working with hospitality foundation to strengthen DE&I for the industry
March 24, 2021Dean Kate Walsh is collaborating with other industry leaders to ensure the future of the industry is as diverse as the customers it serves.
What will travel look like when the pandemic is over?
March 20, 2021Professor Christopher Anderson tells CNN that he thinks alternative lodging will continue to be a “bright spot” in the hospitality industry.
He just spent $69 million on a digital piece of art. It’s not his first Beeple.
March 18, 2021“Think about how traditional art pieces are hard to trade," Professor Will Cong tells the Washington Post. “That is solved after the ownership can be easily divided and traded.”
Democrats Question Game-Like Trading Apps at House Hearing
March 17, 2021"These online brokers use prompts, push notifications and other nudges for the purpose of eliciting a specific behavior: increased trading by the investor," Professor Vicki Bogan said at the House Financial Services Committee Meeting on GameStop.
Students save man from frigid lake after fishing mishap
March 17, 2021Anjan Mani ’23, a student at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, was among three students who saved a man from downing in a local frigid lake.
Student Voices: Meet Yifan Wu, Two-Year MBA Class of 2022
March 16, 2021A marketing production executive and a musician who is pursuing a career in consulting, learn why Yifan Wu joined the Two-Year MBA Class of 2022.
How Barbara Novick ’82 helped grow BlackRock from startup to asset management giant
March 16, 2021BlackRock co-founder Barbara Novick outlined eight key lesson she deems critical to BlackRock’s success.
Opinion: Flying is safer than driving, even during the pandemic. These statistics show why.
March 15, 2021If you choose to travel during the pandemic, flying is the still the safest option, writes Dyson Professor Garrick Blalock and Johnson Professor Vrinda Kadiyali in their Washington Post op-ed.
Market Manipulation Chatter Rises as Digital Art Scene Explodes
March 13, 2021“Fraud detection is hard,” Professor William Cong tells Bloomberg. “Even if they are all non-fungible, they’re still anonymous and it would be hard to track down market manipulators.”
19th Annual Labor and Employment Roundtable – Session 4
March 12, 2021Hospitality labor and employment roundtable assembles different perspectives on election and pandemic effects
Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Alumni Startups Tackle COVID-19 Challenges
March 11, 2021Enroute and Tangle–two startups launched by 2020 Cornell Tech MBA graduates–are tackling the challenges of COVID-19.
Student Entrepreneurship Fuels Business Growth And Learning
March 9, 2021Professor Chris Marquis authors a Forbes Q&A article featuring Nick Bayer '00, founder and CEO of Saxbys.