Cornell Business News archive
Cornell Business News showcases the college’s transformative educational outcomes, meaningful research and courage to tackle societal challenges. This archive is a collection the articles that feature research, insights and leadership across the college from the past several years.
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Defibrillators prevent cardiac deaths, but only if they arrive in time
A new statistical model from the SC Johnson College can guide cities towards more effective defibrillator delivery systems.
How is academia like punk rock? Ask prof David Rand ’04
Back at his alma mater, he’s making headlines for groundbreaking research melding AI, psychology, economics, poli sci and more.
Why do we sabotage our own interests?
Behavioral economist Suzanne Shu, dean of faculty and research, explains the psychology behind procrastination and overspending in this Research Matters video podcast.
Firm investments in employee-led startups are a win-win
If firms want to hold on to their most talented and motivated employees, they should consider investing in their business ideas.
Stephen Ashley ’62, MBA ’64, trustee emeritus and CALS benefactor, dies at 86
Ashley, a Johnson School alum, served on the Cornell University Council, the Cornell Board of Trustees and the Dyson School advisory council.
SNAP overhaul impacts older adults and single parents
Age and work requirements have tightened, jeopardizing benefits for up to 1.6 million participants.
Future homeowners are doing their homework — literally
Consistent homework completion increases a student’s chance to own a home, but only if they’re not using AI.
Looking for a job? Don’t play hard to get.
New Cornell research shows that acting fast pays off when looking for a new job.
Are you comparing apples and oranges when investing?
Comparable metrics create a false sense of investing confidence and can ultimately cost the bottom line.
Knowing a manager’s stance on unions can affect worker performance
Publicly disclosing management’s opposition to unions increased effort and wages among workers who preferred individual bargaining.
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