Cornell Business News: Dyson School Edition
News, faculty research insights, and features from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Tech That Matters: EBT Cards Increase SNAP Participation
April 7, 2026The study is the first to combine monthly state-level EBT information with monthly household SNAP participation data.
Why Americans think they won’t benefit from Social Security
March 24, 2026Researchers found that sharing graphs of income and costs instead of just the trust fund balance dramatically reduced misunderstanding.
Cornell’s Dyson School earns No. 3 place in Poets and Quants ranking
March 23, 2026The Dyson School’s composite score awarded by Poets & Quants is 95.38 out of 100, ranking in the top five for career outcomes and admissions standards.
Jinhua Zhao reappointed Dyson School dean
March 19, 2026The David J. Nolan Dean of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management has been reappointed for a second five-year term
George Gellert and the Gellert family to receive third annual Dyson Alumni Leadership Award
March 17, 2026Cornell’s Dyson School will honor George Gellert ’60, MBA ’62, JD ’63 and the Gellert family of Gellert Global Group with the 2026 Dyson Alumni Leadership Award.
Cornell Atkinson: Financing the future of agriculture
March 12, 2026Miguel Gómez says climate-smart finance, science and collaboration can help farmers build resilience and sustain U.S. agriculture
CEO turnover taxes analyst attention, skewing broader forecasts
March 10, 2026When analyst attention is absorbed by CEO turnover, other companies in their portfolio pay the price, new Cornell research finds.
How much would you pay for this bread?
March 6, 2026Consumers need to understand sustainability claims and, more importantly, be willing to pay a premium for them.
Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact
February 20, 2026Professors Chris Barrett and David Rand spotlight Cornell research on real‑world challenges including food prices and AI
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
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Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits
April 8, 2026Research led by a Nolan School professor finds that reflecting on unintended outcomes strengthens ideation.
Student-veterans create resource fair for local parents
April 8, 2026The fair, organized by a master’s student and her partner, distributed $62,000 in free supplies to 180 local families
Johnson School Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners
April 8, 2026Johnson School honors alumni award winners May 7 in NYC at Big Red Bash, celebrating leadership, service and impact across its community.
H-1B for graduates: Does a business master’s degree help?
April 6, 2026Learn the process, master’s cap eligibility, and OPT/STEM OPT timelines
The enthusiasm penalty: Why motivated employees get overburdened
March 24, 2026Researchers found that managers routinely choose the more motivated employee for extra work even when it negatively impacted employee performance and well‑being.
Why we tip, who we tip and what it really says about us
March 24, 2026People have a lot to say about where, when and how much to tip. A new book by Michael Lynn dives deep