Alumni
Elizabeth Blau named 2020’s Cornell Hospitality Innovator
Blau, who helped transform Las Vegas into a world-class dining destination, will be honored in June 2021 in New York.
Better health for babies’ bellies
Most American infants can’t digest 15 percent of the nutrients in breast milk. Three Cornellians are working to change that.
Industry immersion trip connects SHA faculty with global hospitality leaders
During a trip filled with fascinating presentations and discussions, the faculty got some eye-opening views from the C-suite.
Hotel Show NYC: Touring the breadth of the hospitality industry
The Hotel Show excursion to New York City gives MMH students a chance to visit hospitality companies and network with industry professionals.
Pitch competition rewards new ‘way’ to pay restaurants
The Pillsbury Institute’s pitch competition awarded top prizes to undergraduates in SHA, Dyson, and ILR and a grad student in the MMH program.
Mia Kyricos, Hyatt’s global head of well-being, receives Cornell award
Mia Kyricos, MMH ’03, senior VP and global head of well-being at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, received the 2019 Cornell MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year.
Glyph: Pure, minimalist fashion
Cornell Tech MBA grads and minimalist fashion entrepreneurs Pranav Sachdev and Alan Lau founded Glyph digitally knit, vegan, and recyclable shoes.
Technology Meets the Eye
Miku Jha’s company, AgShift, created the world’s first autonomous food inspection system using deep learning and machine vision technologies.
Full STEAM Ahead
Hilary Lashley Renison’s startup, Tinker & Fiddle, encourages children to learn and apply technology at the intersection of culinary arts, music, fashion, and gaming.