Cornell Business News: Johnson School Edition
News, faculty research insights, and features from the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health
March 6, 2026New research finds that remote work options can help people with mental health challenges enter the labor market.
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
Meet the alum who helped bring “Heated Rivalry” to TV screens
February 19, 2026Justin Stockman, MBA ’09, is an executive producer of the hit series about two male hockey stars
Search platforms rewrite the rules of online shopping
February 18, 2026Johnson School professors offer perspective into how platforms design rankings and use behavioral and demographic information to influence consumer decisions.
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.
Residential MBA
What can I do with an MBA degree?
November 14, 2025Wondering where an MBA can take you? See how Cornell’s Two-Year MBA opens doors in every industry and every economy.
SAIL sets a course for smarter trade compliance with AI
November 11, 2025As tariffs shift and trade regulations grow more complex, a team of Cornell Tech students is developing a smarter solution to address modern trade compliance challenges.
Day in the life of an MBA student
November 5, 2025Explore a typical day in the life of MBA students, from classes to clubs and social life, as told by real MBA students.
Read more posts by MBAs in Johnson’s Two-Year and One-year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA programs
Executive MBA
Introducing the 2025 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Cohort
July 8, 2025Meet the founders of the 29 startups selected to participate in this year’s Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator.
The Financial Times Ranks Cornell University’s Johnson School 6th Place Among Top U.S. MBA Programs
February 17, 2025Faculty research accounted for 10% of the Financial Times MBA ranking with Cornell Johnson placing #7.
Transforming Education for a New Era: The Journey of Lrn
September 18, 2024Cornell Metro NY EMBA students aim to revolutionize education with their AI-powered app, Lrn, that personalizes learning to address educational gaps.
Read more posts by executive MBAs in the Executive MBA Americas, Executive MBA Metro NY, and Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership programs
MPS in Management
Careers in the hospitality industry
November 3, 2025Learn about the various careers in the hospitality industry. Discover the highest-paying positions and how to stand out with an MMH degree.
Cornell Student Entrepreneurs Take First Place at Kellogg Real Estate Venture Competition
May 15, 2025An interdisciplinary architecture and real estate graduate student team took home Cornell's first-ever top prize in the competition's history.
Poets and Quants Ranks Dyson School No. 2 Among Business Programs
March 17, 2025Poets 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.
Read more posts by students in Johnson’s MPS in Management and MPS in Management – Accounting Specialization programs
Faculty &
Research
Johnson’s faculty are mentors, teachers, and thought leaders
Johnson’s faculty are sought-after experts in areas such as consulting, entrepreneurship, management, and sustainability, and emerging markets. Our centers and institutes act as hubs for teaching and researching the future of business around the world.
Emerging Markets Institute renamed in honor of Gail and Rob Cañizares ’71, MBA ’74
November 19, 2025The Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets educates MBAs, engages leaders, funds research, and recognizes alumni excellence.
Leading the clean energy transition: Rob Collier’s path toward a sustainable future
November 10, 2025The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Rob Collier MBA ’14, senior vice president of marketplaces at LevelTen Energy
How biodiversity startups raise capital
November 4, 2025Biodiversity startups raise less capital than other startups but attract a broader coalition of investors, according to new research that used machine learning.
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Where everybody knows your name: Hotelie runs iconic NYC bar
March 13, 2026Justin McManus ’03 is the fourth-generation owner of his family pub—familiar to viewers of “Seinfeld,” “Law & Order,” and more
Marriott CEO named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon
March 13, 2026The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration has named Anthony (Tony) Capuano ’87, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International, as the 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry.
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.
Value investing’s pulse returns: Predictable swings in value-growth performance
March 4, 2026New Cornell Dyson research introduces a metric to forecast stock market swings with surprising accuracy.