Cornell Business News: Dyson School Edition
News, faculty research insights, and features from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Why instability is becoming the norm in the new world order
February 2, 2026For much of the postwar era, the world bet that open markets and shared rules would deliver stability and prosperity. Maybe not.
Blackboard co-founder named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year
February 2, 2026Daniel Cane ’98, a member of the SC Johnson College Dean's Advisory Council, will be honored on campus this spring
More productive farming lowers global emissions
January 29, 2026A new analysis finds that rising farm productivity is keeping global agricultural emissions in check
The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems
January 15, 2026New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.
Students design a reusable bottle system for local wineries
December 22, 2025The proposed pilot program aims to cut operating costs and carbon dioxide emissions for Finger Lakes wineries.
Ozempic is changing the foods Americans buy
December 22, 2025The new class of weight-loss and diabetes drugs are changing not just how much American households are eating, but even precisely what they buy at a supermarket or restaurant.
Grow-NY finalists estimate upstate impact ahead of summit
December 22, 2025Twenty startup finalists will pitch their food and agriculture businesses – and their potential to impact upstate New York – for up to $1 million
How evergreen trees shaped human history
December 10, 2025Professor Trent Preszler's new book chronicles the myriad ways evergreens have played a transformative role in human history
Prescription drug lawsuit ads can pose public health risks
December 9, 2025Drug-injury ads are a way for law firms to obtain clients, resulting in serious negative consequences when people who need these drugs see the ads.
Cornell Atkinson-The Nature Conservancy awards promote biodiversity, climate resilience
November 12, 2025Six projects led by Cornell and The Nature Conservancy researchers have been awarded grants from Cornell Atkinson.
Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices
October 21, 2025Legislative support for solar projects in New York state has increased the price of farmland near energy infrastructure and could disincentivize the use of land for farming.
Richard ‘Doc’ Aplin, emeritus professor of marketing, dies at 96
October 14, 2025In the late 1990s, the Richard Aplin Teaching Excellence Fund was established by alumnus J. Patrick Mulcahy ’66, MBA ’67.
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People use enjoyment, not time spent, to measure goal progress
February 5, 2026Cornell professor Kaitlin Woolley ’12, found that people gauge goal progress more by enjoyment than time spent.
Want to strengthen your relationship? Try talking about money
February 5, 2026Romance is usually the topic on Valentine’s Day, but financial conversations offer lasting benefits in long-term relationships.
With mouth-watering dishes, senior is already a culinary entrepreneur
February 4, 2026Boasting more than 100K Instagram followers, Maximo Mander ’26 is mining his Italian roots with a pop-up pasta restaurant
Could learning about happiness improve economics education?
January 29, 2026Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.
Largest Gift in Cornell’s History Names David A. Duffield College of Engineering
January 24, 2026More than $520 million in combined contributions will establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering
What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?
January 23, 2026Digital tools meant to aid goal‑setting can sometimes sap motivation, but new Cornell‑coauthored research shows how technology can do better