Cornell Business News: Dyson School Edition

News, faculty research insights, and features from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management

Cornell research drives business success, says nation’s largest private food importer

July 14, 2025

In recognition of the vital contributions of Cornell faculty to their industry, the Gellert family has endowed two professorships.

Wolf Advises US Senate on Aging Population of American Farmers

June 6, 2025

Professor and ag economist Chris Wolf testified on why farmers are the nation’s oldest workforce and how to encourage younger people to work in agriculture.

Merrill Scholars Honor Mentors Who Inspired Their Success

May 27, 2025

Dyson School student Nneoma Udoyeh ’25 honored her high school principal for teaching the value of work routines that lead to success.

Delicious Innovation: Students Aim to Shake Up the Food System

May 21, 2025

SC Johnson students have created business ventures ranging from AI nutrition tracking to new exotic dried fruit products.

Directory Boosts Usefulness of Mobile Phones, Bottom Lines, in Rural Africa

May 20, 2025

In rural Africa, most mobile phones don’t have search capabilities to find businesses. A new phone book helps, boosting sales by 104%.

Refurbished Fridges Expand Access to Fresh Food at Regional Pantries

May 19, 2025

Two teams of students in the Dyson School worked with Whirlpool to place refurbished refrigerators on campus and in high need areas around the region.


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Undergraduate

Poets and Quants Ranks Dyson School No. 2 Among Business Programs

March 17, 2025

Poets and Quants' ranking of the Dyson School rose four points to its highest position to date of No. 2, with a composite score of 98.9 out of 100.

Class of ’28 Changemakers Are Ready To Start

August 27, 2024

Paths of the 3,574 students in the incoming class - including farmers, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, athletes and altruists - converge in Ithaca.

Student Launches Online Marketplace for Ski and Snowboard Gear

June 27, 2024

Dylan Seale ’25 (Dyson School) debuts an online ecosystem for entrepreneurs in the winter sportswear and gear industry.

Read more posts by undergraduates in Dyson’s BS in Applied Economics and Management program

UNDERGRAD VOICES


Graduate

Shadi Atallah Integrates Biology and Economics to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

July 12, 2024

10 Under 10 honoree Shadi Atallah, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics, is a teacher, mentor, academic leader, and scientific advisor.

2024 Graduates Reflect On Their Cornell Experience

May 24, 2024

Congratulations to the class of 2024! Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Graduates share their most memorable moments and learnings

Read more posts by students in the MPS and MS in Applied Economics and Management programs

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Dyson’s faculty are sought-after experts in areas such as brand advertising, economic development, agribusiness, market behavior, policy, and the business of food. Our faculty, researchers, and extension associates apply business and economics principles in service of people across New York State and around the world.

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Cornell research drives business success, says nation’s largest private food importer

July 14, 2025

In recognition of the vital contributions of Cornell faculty to their industry, the Gellert family has endowed two professorships.

Wolf Advises US Senate on Aging Population of American Farmers

June 6, 2025

Professor and ag economist Chris Wolf testified on why farmers are the nation’s oldest workforce and how to encourage younger people to work in agriculture.

Merrill Scholars Honor Mentors Who Inspired Their Success

May 27, 2025

Dyson School student Nneoma Udoyeh ’25 honored her high school principal for teaching the value of work routines that lead to success.


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Anne Chow Urges Us To ‘Lead Bigger’

July 17, 2025

'Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion' showcases Chow’s high-performing, human-centric approach to leadership.

SC Johnson College

Tech, Business, and Education Belong Together, Leaders Agree

July 17, 2025

Chief corporate AI and technology officers and Cornell leaders discussed pressing issues in AI at Cornell Convenes on June 18.

Johnson School

The secret to resolutions? Enjoy the pursuit, not the outcome

July 16, 2025

New research from SC Johnson College finds the key to achieving goals is less about the outcome and more about enjoying the journey.

Nolan School

The K-pop status shuffle: producers, power and reinvention

July 15, 2025

New SC Johnson College research finds entertainment agencies in Korea play a dominant role in shaping the image of K-pop groups.

Dyson School

Cornell research drives business success, says nation’s largest private food importer

July 14, 2025

In recognition of the vital contributions of Cornell faculty to their industry, the Gellert family has endowed two professorships.

Johnson School

Introducing the 2025 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Cohort

July 8, 2025

Meet the founders of the 29 startups selected to participate in this year’s Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator.