Cornell SC Johnson BusinessFeed: News, Articles & Voices
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.
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 […]
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
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.
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.
New faculty introduction: Dragana Cvijanovic
September 21, 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.
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business awarded grant for community-engaged learning
September 18, 2020The $1 million Cornell grant serves as a call to thread community-engaged learning throughout the college’s curriculum in far-reaching ways.
New faculty introduction: Stefanie Kubanek
September 17, 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.
Are cruises to nowhere the way to resume sailing?
September 17, 2020SHA professor Robert Kwortnik, a cruise expert, says that trips to no where could be a solution for the industry hit hard by COVID-19.
Will it work to fine people who refuse to wear a mask?
September 16, 2020Professor David Just, a behavioral economist, discusses the risks of repercussions on maskless individuals in public.
New faculty introduction: Marquise Riley
September 15, 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.
Chris Marquis champions the B Corps model of resilient and sustainable capitalism
September 14, 2020In his new book, Chris Marquis says a more resilient and sustainable capitalism should focus on environmental, social, and financial performance.
New faculty introduction: Alexei Tchistyi
September 14, 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.
Let’s go there: kick-starting travel with biggest ad blitz since 9/11
September 14, 2020SHA Professor Linda Canina talks messaging around the massive marketing effort encouraging people to get out there and travel.
New faculty introduction: Daniel Szpiro
September 11, 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.
New faculty introduction: Suzanne Shu
September 10, 2020Meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching and interests.
CEOs bring in big bucks, even more when a CFO is hired after them
September 10, 2020Research co-authored by Assistant Professor Mani Sethuraman looks at 20 years of data to see if a CFO hired by the CEO impacts the CEO’s salary.
Indoor dining returns to New York, but is it too late for some places?
September 10, 2020Professor Alex Susskind discusses just how important the restaurant industry is for New York City as a whole.
Economics professor breaks down COVID-19 recession
September 10, 2020While economic growth is sloping downwards, Associate Professor Steven Kyle says the current state of the economy is not a textbook recession.
New faculty introduction: Tyrell Stewart-Harris
September 9, 2020Meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching and interests.
Alumni give back as members of the new Johnson Recent Alumni Council
September 9, 2020Recent Johnson graduates formed a new council to collaborate and focus their energy and efforts on behalf of students and fellow alumni.
How forcing colleges to go online could change higher education for the better
September 9, 2020Professor Emeritus Bob Frank explains just how this is a possibility.
How travel will change post-pandemic: 10 expert predictions
September 9, 2020Hotels will become airy places with artificial intelligence behind the scenes, says Senior Lecturer Stephani Robson.
U.S. ports busier than ever as East-West shipping rebounds
September 9, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad says that when people can't spend money on experiences and other services, they look towards this.
New faculty introduction: Rustom Desai
September 8, 2020Meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching and interests.
New faculty introduction: Laura Niemi
September 4, 2020Meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching and interests.
The Asian Century just arrived. Now get ready.
September 4, 2020EMI undergraduate researcher, Michael Pocress ’21, explains events that led to the rise of Asia and how the continent may define future globalization.
Student perspective: One Africa
September 4, 2020Olivier Tameze Rivas, MBA ’20, an Emerging Markets Institutes contributor, shares his views about growth possibilities for Africa.
How the global pandemic changed a small business in a big way
September 3, 2020MBA students in BR Microenterprise recap their experience advising a local business, which included pivoting their strategy in response to COVID-19.
Network power: The professional impact of building meaningful relationships
September 3, 2020Austin Blais, MBA ’20, reflects on his time career searching, the professional impact of building his network, and some lessons learned along the way.
New faculty introduction: Tashlin Lakhani
September 3, 2020Meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching and interests.
New faculty introduction: Omid Rafieiankoopaei
September 2, 2020Meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching and interests.
The yuan won’t unseat the dollar soon — but it could grow in prominence if China dominates in tech and trade
September 2, 2020Professor Eswar Prasad discusses the growth in prominence of the Chinese yuan across the globe.
These 2 charts show the biggest investment banks are recruiting fewer Harvard and Stanford graduates. Here’s where they’re getting top talent from instead.
September 2, 2020Cornell’s MBA program has become a factory for highly-trained investment bankers who excel when they hit the desk.
New faculty introduction: Nathan Yang
September 1, 2020Meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching and interests.
New faculty introduction: Lisa Chervinsky
August 31, 2020Meet the newest faculty from across the SC Johnson College of Business and learn about their academic focus, teaching and interests.
Turtle offers a new model for freelancing
August 27, 2020Vlad Lokshin, MBA ’15, co-founded Turtle to create a first-class freelancing platform, starting with software developers.
Dyson to introduce nine new courses in 2020-21
August 26, 2020With topics from global business to racial equity, the new courses will prepare students to operate in complex environments and across cultures.
Exploring history, culture, and health tech innovation in Israel
August 25, 2020Shuhan Zhang, Johnson Cornell Tech MBA ’20, shares insights from an Israel trek and her experience participating in a health tech hackathon.
Johnson offers new courses in fintech, digital business, and leadership
August 25, 2020Johnson faculty created new courses designed to equip future business leaders with strategic, targeted analytical and leadership skills.
Experiencing the aftermath of Tunisia’s Jasmin Revolution
August 19, 2020Guillaume Allard, MBA ’20, shares his experience in business development in Tunisia after the Arab Spring and the country’s move toward democracy.
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Austin Rothbard, MBA ’00
August 18, 2020Austin Rothbard, MBA ’00, has had a varied and exciting career path, which includes founding his own business, Twisted Road.
Balancing economic, cultural, and public health concerns in Chinese wet markets
August 17, 2020Students in the Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership program weigh the pros, cons, and potential enforcement of Chinese wet markets in this EMI reflection.
Daniel Hooker finds a teachable moment in COVID-19
August 14, 2020Hooker, a veteran food industry executive, will teach a new course this fall covering global supply-chain issues surfaced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CFA franc, a modern-day colonial system
August 12, 2020Olivier Tameze-Rivas, MBA ’20, reflects on the current state of the CFA franc in Africa in this article for Johnson’s Emerging Markets Institute.
Bob Frank’s legacy as a teacher, behavioral economist, economic naturalist, and author
August 7, 2020Robert H. Frank, Cornell professor of economics since 1972, champion of behavioral economics, and widely published author, retired July 1, 2020.
Johnson included in top fintech rankings
August 5, 2020Johnson MBA programs recently received top recognition for strengths in finance, fintech, and tech-sector business.
Johnson faculty and alumni launch investment internship with the Cayuga Fund
August 4, 2020An initiative led by the Parker Center provides investing experience for Cornell students whose summer internship plans were disrupted by COVID-19.
New student-led initiative makes connections, supports Black-owned businesses
July 31, 2020Empower, founded by Dyson’s Arianna Kohilakis ’22, identifies project opportunities and pairs Black-owned businesses with Cornell undergraduate volunteers.
Uptick in COVID-19 cases makes it difficult to bring back jobs. ‘Some people may be put out of the job market for a long time.’
July 30, 2020Professor Murillo Campello says that the employment disruption created by COVID-19 has necessitated everyone to take a hard look at their skills.