Cornell SC Johnson BusinessFeed: News, Articles & Voices
The Rundown: Highlights from the week of June 8
June 12, 2020Expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.
Park Leadership Fellowship enhanced through two new endowment gifts
June 12, 2020Donald Douglas, MBA ’00, a former Roy H. Park Leadership Fellow, is giving back to the program that supported him during his time at Cornell in the form of two new endowed funds.
Park Perspectives: The (un)natural leader
June 11, 2020Greg Wool, MBA ’21 explains the benefits of admiring your efforts—the continuous improvement mindset—rather than the goal you've accomplished.
Coveted SHA senior prize renamed to honor “consummate Hotelie” Phil Miller ’83
June 10, 2020SHA awarded the first Philippus Miller III CHS Hotelie for Life Senior Prize to Chloe Jones ’20
New restaurants are mad crazy to be opening right now — or are they?
June 9, 2020Lecturer Lilly Jan says it might not be ideal to open up a new restaurant right now, but wouldn't call it crazy.
Japan-Korea trek focuses on business strategy in wines and spirits
June 8, 2020Students in Johnson’s residential MBA programs traveled to Japan and Korea, identifying international business opportunities in wine and spirits.
Coronavirus: is this the end of the line for cruise ships?
June 7, 2020Not having to follow U.S. or E.U. regulations, Associate Professor Robert Kwortnik says cruise lines that register in tax havens keep costs down.
These Chinese stocks will be hurt the most if the U.S. forces them to delist
June 6, 2020Professor Andrew Karolyi weighs in on a federal bill that could force Chinese companies to delist their shares from U.S. exchanges.
The Rundown: Highlights from the week of June 1
June 5, 2020Expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.
How to conduct a job search and position yourself for career success during COVID-19
June 5, 2020Career Management Center professionals and alumni offer tips to help you optimize your job search and career in 2020 and beyond.
William Schulze recognized as 2020 Fellow of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
June 5, 2020Schulze elected as a 2020 Fellow for outstanding contributions to the advancement of the profession of environmental and resource economics.
What’s it like to go on vacation during a pandemic? I went to a newly reopened resort to find out.
June 4, 2020Professor Linda Canina, academic director of the Center for Hospitality Research, says a challenge for hospitality is balancing cleanliness and atmosphere.
Don’t kid yourself: Online lectures are here to stay
June 4, 2020In a New York Times Op-Ed, Professor Robert Frank says the economic forces are too powerful for virtual instruction to go away after the pandemic.
Employees looks at companies’ actions, not just statements
June 4, 2020Management Professor Bruce Tracey says that how companies treat people during these difficult times will impact them for years to come.
Cruise lines are working on their comeback. Some destinations say not so fast.
June 4, 2020Associate Professor Rob Kwortnik poses a question to those in hospitality who are walking a tightrope between tourism and potential COVID-19 exposure.
The cutting-edge technology that’ll make cruising safe again
June 3, 2020Professor Chekitan Dev says that the cruise line industry, where vacationers are almost always in close proximity, will need to implement a lot of changes.
What restaurants will survive coronavirus?
June 3, 2020Lecturer Christopher Gaulke, a food and beverage expert, discusses the restaurants that will come back post-COVID, and those that will not.
Rosewood announces July reopening of Las Ventanas Al Paraiso in Los Cabos
June 3, 2020Professor Chekitan Dev says travelers to sunny resorts will have to trust local authorities it's safe and hotels have plans for those who might get sick.
Food economists say changing consumer habits and potential coronavirus outbreaks in processing plants may affect food supplies. Here are the foods you might see less of in grocery stores.
June 3, 2020Associate Professor Miguel Gomez comments on COVID-19's impact on the food supply chain and what products will be most effected on the store shelves.
Wishes and wisdom: Messages from faculty and staff for Dyson’s Class of 2020
June 3, 2020Congratulations, Class of 2020 graduates! Here are some words of praise and well wishes from faculty and staff at the Dyson School.
How fostering empathy for the people who feed us could change our food system
June 3, 2020Associate Professor Miguel Gomez comments on COVID-19's impact on the food supply chain and how it can affect how we see food workers.
Measuring the economic and environmental consequences of COVID-19
June 3, 2020Professor Shanjun Li has been awarded a Cornell Atkinson Rapid Response Fund grant to examine the economic and environmental consequences of COVID-19.
Present Value: Gautam Ahuja on innovation prerequisites and life as a professor and scholar
June 2, 2020Professor Gautam Ahuja, speaks about the prerequisites a firm needs to promote innovation and about life as a professor and scholar.
Wishes and wisdom: Messages from faculty and staff for SHA’s Class of 2020
June 2, 2020Congratulations, Class of 2020 graduates! Here are some words of praise from faculty and staff at the School of Hotel Administration.
Safety is now the sexiest word in travel
June 2, 2020Senior Lecturer Reneta McCarthy says hotel brands marketing safety as an amenity are likely to be effective in getting people to travel again.
COVID-19’s impact on India
June 2, 2020EMI intern Srishti Mutha explains COVID-19s impact on the well-being of thousands of people, education, the economy, and the environment in India.
How grab-and-go food chains are adjusting to coronavirus reality
June 1, 2020Professor Alex Susskind says extra costs due to COVID-19 could lead restaurants to increase some menu prices.
Hotels turned their lobbies into a social hub. Then came the coronavirus.
June 1, 2020From high-end functions to a hotel's living room, Senior Lecturer Stephani Robson discusses the evolution of the lobby—now impacted by COVID-19 protocols.
Parents and child care providers are falling apart. It could get much worse
June 1, 2020Preliminary survey data from Assistant Professor Sarah Wolfolds shows that many families continue to pay for their child's spot in daycare, even while closed.
North Coast wineries fight for survival amid the coronavirus pandemic
May 31, 2020Senior Lecturer Stephani Robson discusses how wineries, and their tasting rooms, will be impacted by COVID-19 safety precautions.
The Rundown: Highlights from the week of May 25
May 29, 2020Expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.
A digital dive into Fintech
May 29, 2020Will Cong, Rudd Family Professor of Management, discusses the future of financial technology in this podcast.
Fridays from the frontline: Cornell Johnson MBA diaries – when “normal” becomes a memory of the past
May 29, 2020Natalie Kirchhoff, MBA '21, discusses how MBA students around the world have had to adjust to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wishes and wisdom: Messages from faculty and staff for Johnson’s Class of 2020
May 29, 2020Congratulations, Class of 2020 graduates! Here are some words of praise from faculty and staff at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.
The U.S. might revoke Hong Kong’s ‘Special Status.’ Here’s what that means for business in the global financial hub
May 29, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad says the revocation of Hong Kong’s special status will have a negative impact on trade and financial flows between the U.S. and Hong Kong.
Lockdown was worthwhile for a short time but not having desired effect now
May 28, 2020Professor Kaushik Basu discusses India's lockdown and the reality of its economy being dragged deeper towards a recession.
What luxury hotels stays will be like after Coronavirus, from check-in to check-out
May 28, 2020SHA Dean Kate Walsh says that luxury resort and hotel properties are in an optimal position to lead the way.
Is reopening a restaurant worth it?
May 27, 2020SHA lecturer Christopher Gaulke dives into the numbers of restaurant operations as many begin to consider how best to reopen after lockdown orders lift.
5 ways the pandemic will change the future of tours
May 27, 2020Professor Chekitan Dev discusses how tour companies will move forward in a changed travel industry, uprooted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Just awarded grant for COVID-19 food security research
May 26, 2020Professor David Just has been awarded a Rapid Response Fund grant from Cornell's Atkinson Center to examine food bank interest and use in the age of COVID-19.
Alan Merten, former Johnson dean, dies at 78
May 26, 2020Alan G. Merten, who served as the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management from 1989 to 1996, died May 21, 2020.
Explainer: How ending Hong Kong’s ‘special status’ could affect U.S. companies
May 23, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad says that Hong Kong is a 'hot-button' economic and political issue for China, and could lead to further strained relations with the U.S.
COVID-19 causes supply chain headaches for coffee growers
May 23, 2020Associate Professor Miguel Gomez says any added production costs on commodity coffee will lead to a small increase in store price.
Late-night teamwork, Battle of the Brands, a musical goodbye, and more
May 23, 2020Johnson's graduates in the Class of 2020 share their favorite Cornell memories. Congratulations to our newest business management leaders!
ESTB nights, CocoCay, a chateau-turned-hotel, and all things data
May 23, 2020The School of Hotel Administration Class of 2020 shares their favorite Cornell memories. Congratulations to our newest graduates—the future of hospitality!
The Rundown: Highlights from the week of May 18
May 22, 2020Expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.
China drops GDP target for first time in wake of coronavirus
May 22, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad says that China's decision to abandon setting a gross domestic product target for the first time is a wise one.
Hotels fund more cleaning by cutting room amenities and breakfast buffets
May 22, 2020Professor Chekitan Dev discusses the hotel industry's aim to boost confidence in cleanliness during coronavirus pandemic.
A Nairobi sunrise, vegetarian haggis, a seat at the table, and friends for life
May 22, 2020Dyson's Class of 2020 shares their favorite Cornell memories. Congratulations to our newest applied economics and management graduates!
Alumni and students create tech-focused responses to challenges of COVID-19
May 22, 2020New tech-focused ventures and inventions include virtual medical guidance, 3D-printed PPEs, data tracking, smart masks, and more.
SHA alumni project salutes Dr. Fauci, supports restaurants and healthcare providers
May 21, 2020GoFauci.com, a partnership with the Feeding People Foundation, supports restaurants and frontline healthcare workers across New York City.
Emerging economies faring worse in coronavirus crisis
May 21, 2020Professor Andrew Karolyi says in two and a half months, four times as much money left emerging markets as did in the Great Recession.
A new site to help rescue New York restaurants
May 21, 2020SHA alumni create SaveTheEats, a website that highlights deals, classes, and special dinners provided by kitchens navigating the pandemic.
How hospitality revenue managers can take a more holistic approach to planning and profitability
May 20, 2020Emeritus Professor Sherri Kimes explains how the COVID-19 pandemic might offer an opportunity for hotels to refresh their revenue operations.
MBA Exchange 2020: Preparing to live in the moment
May 19, 2020Colin Lang, MBA ’20, shares his goals and experiences studying and travelling abroad in the MBA Exchange program with the London School of Economics (LSE).
New COVID-19 rules will change intimate atmosphere of restaurants, expert says
May 19, 2020Senior Lecturer Stephani Robson suggests new rules for restaurants meant to prevent COVID spread could hurt the atmosphere expected from the industry.
U.S. is using Taiwan as a pressure point in tech fight with China
May 19, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad discusses the Trump administration's challenges towards Chinese access to Taiwan’s high-tech supply chain.
Interning at PepsiCo: More than a can of soda (pop)
May 19, 2020Taylor Hogenkamp, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on his time as a supply chain and procurement intern at PepsiCo and its connections to the SGE immersion.
The new face of restaurant hospitality wears a mask
May 18, 2020Professor Alex Susskind describes the new reality of visible signs of sanitation becoming the new mark of hospitality.
Each pandemic comes with its share of innovations
May 18, 2020Professor Vishal Gaur describes the difficulty hoteliers are having in navigating the current COVID-19 crisis.
Cornell team places among winners in U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Solar District Cup
May 18, 2020A multidisciplinary team of Cornell students placed third in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition.
How has the lockdown crisis affected startup financing?
May 18, 2020Manisha Barnwal, MBA ’20 and founder of a seed-funded startup, discusses the impact of the lockdown crisis on startup financing globally.
India’s pharma and chemicals groups jostle to take business from China
May 18, 2020Professor Kaushik Basu says that Indian pharma companies and government agencies should move quickly to seize opportunities.
Cross-program hackathon teams address the future of urban centers
May 18, 2020Students team up across programs, cultures, and time zones to compete in the annual Business Model Hackathon with Cornell-Tsinghua Finance MBAs.
Restaurants reimagine the dining-out experience post pandemic
May 17, 2020Professor Alex Susskind says that diners have always been concerned about safety and now will want clear indications of a germ-free environment.
How restaurants are changing because of the coronavirus pandemic
May 17, 2020Professor Alex Susskind discusses employment as restaurants figure out how to safely welcome back customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Business Matters – McDonald’s issues guidance for reopening
May 15, 2020Associate Professor Miguel Gómez discusses current efforts to save Britain's cheese industry from collapsing under the weight of COVID-19.
The Rundown: News highlights from the week of May 11
May 15, 2020A concise collection of recent expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.
What do April’s dismal retail sales mean for chains filing Chapter 11?
May 15, 2020Randy Allen, senior lecturer of management and strategy, discusses the new reality COVID-19 is creating around the retail and apparel industry.
What will hotel visits be like? Here’s your room-by-room look at the future
May 15, 2020SHA Dean Kate Walsh says hotels face big challenges, including maintaining a welcoming atmosphere while staff practice social distancing.