Alumni

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Renowned Restaurateur Danny Meyer named 2023 Cornell Hospitality Icon

The Nolan Hotel School is honored to recognize Danny Meyer for his legacy in bringing the true meaning of hospitality to life, says Dean Kate Walsh.

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Where Are They Now? Kristen McClellan ’12 (ILR)

Kristen McClellan, Cornell alum and founder and CEO of SNAP Wellness and creator of SnappyScreen.

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Where Are They Now? Chris Kirby ’14

Chris Kirby ’14, founder and CEO of Ithaca Hummus, says the Pillsbury Business Plan Competition gave him a terrific opportunity to hone his vision.

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Where Are They Now? Robert Frisch, MBA ’13

Nolan alum and glamping pioneer Robert Frisch, MBA ’13 is co-founder and CEO of Firelight Camps.

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Where Are They Now? Harsha L’Acqua, MMH ’14

Alumni are asked to share their journeys and recollections. Harsha L’Acqua, MMH ’14 is founder and CEO of Saira Hospitality.

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A Vlogger’s Journey from Ithaca to Istanbul

Nolan Hotel School graduate Doug Barnard ’18 uses his YouTube travel channel to do the greatest good on the global stage.

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100 years of Cornell Hospitality: Alumni Celebrate at Gala

Over 300 alumni of the Nolan School of Hotel Administration walked the red carpet at the 13th annual Icons and Innovators (I&I) Awards gala.

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Elizabeth Blau, MS ’97 Named 2022 Cornell Hospitality Innovator

Elizabeth Blau, MS ’97, founder and chief executive officer of Blau + Associates, is the recipient of the 2022 Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award.

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Paving the Way for Cannabis Hospitality

Two Hotelies have launched 8th Wonder Cannabis Company, a startup that is set on becoming a leading brand in New York State’s emerging cannabis industry.