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New Tool Can Help NYS Make Economically Beneficial Food Purchases
Dyson professor develops an economic model that calculates additional NYS business activity and tax revenue generated from purchases of specific local products.

Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Pitch Innovative Startups in NYC
Cornell University’s Life Science Technology Innovation Fellows gathered on March 22 in midtown Manhattan to pitch their startups.

Conservatives More Likely Than Liberals to Negotiate Price
According to new research out of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, conservatives are more likely than liberals to negotiate over price for items such as used cars or houses.

Hotelies Extend Cornell Commitment to ‘Wish-Making’
Nolan School students raised nearly $5,000 for Make-A-Wish Central New York – with help and inspiration from an alumna who was a wish-kid herself and founded the first college “wish-makers” group in the country.

Global Crises Demand Ethical, Transparent Business Leaders
The evolving role of ethics in business leadership, and how leaders can balance navigating climate change and inequality with turning a profit, were key themes at this year’s David J. BenDaniel Lecture in Business Ethics.

Community Engagement Awards Recognize Transformative Partnerships and Projects
Dyson professor Trent Preszler honored at community engagement awards.

Durland Lecture Focuses on Redefining Shared Prosperity in Private Equity
Henry Kravis, cofounder and co-executive chairman of KKR & Co., delivered the 2025 Lewis H. Durland Memorial Lecture.

Modeling Tool Protects Worker Health and Food Chain Security
Aaron Adalja, Nolan School professor, contributed to a computer model that helps farms and food processing facilities control COVID-19 outbreaks, keep workers safe and the food chain secure.

Paul Gaurnier, emeritus professor, former associate dean, dies at 101
Paul L. Gaurnier ’50, M.S. ’56, was a distinguished alumnus, educator and administrator.