Cornell Business News: Johnson School Edition

News, faculty research insights, and features from the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management

Day in the life of an MBA student

November 5, 2025

Explore a typical day in the life of MBA students, from classes to clubs and social life, as told by real MBA students.

How biodiversity startups raise capital

November 4, 2025

Biodiversity startups raise less capital than other startups but attract a broader coalition of investors, according to new research that used machine learning.

Rank less, bond more: Rethinking performance feedback

October 10, 2025

The study explored how relative performance information affects social bonding and cooperation in the workplace.

Nobel-winning behavioral economist Richard Thaler to speak Oct. 17

October 9, 2025

The Nobel Prize-winner and former Cornell professor will discuss his groundbreaking work in the field of behavioral economics.

Carrying the torch forward: Ye family creates new award

October 2, 2025

College of Business faculty Mao Ye, Ph.D. '11, and Xi Yang, Ph.D. '10, create the Cornelia Ye and Christine Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards

Gregory Ray drives innovation and student entrepreneurship

October 1, 2025

Meet Gregory Ray, entrepreneurship expert leading MBA programs, startup accelerators, and innovation initiatives in life sciences.


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Our students tell Johnson’s story the best. Read about coursework, co-curricular activities, international travel, internships, and more from our residential MBA, executive MBA, and MPS in Management students.

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Day in the life of an MBA student

November 5, 2025

Explore a typical day in the life of MBA students, from classes to clubs and social life, as told by real MBA students.

Cornell’s undergraduate business programs earn top 10 national ranking

September 23, 2025

Cornell SC Johnson College's undergraduate and graduate programs recently earned top 10 national ranking.

Cornell’s Johnson School Achieves Top 10 in Bloomberg 2025-26 Ranking

September 16, 2025

Ranked No. 8, Johnson's MBA programs made strong gains in Bloomberg's three methodology indices and in the area of survey participation.

Read more posts by MBAs in Johnson’s Two-Year and One-year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA programs

MBA Voices


Executive MBA

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.

The Financial Times Ranks Cornell University’s Johnson School 6th Place Among Top U.S. MBA Programs

February 17, 2025

Faculty 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, 2024

Cornell 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

EMBA Voices


MPS in Management

Careers in the hospitality industry

November 3, 2025

Learn 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, 2025

An 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, 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.

Read more posts by students in Johnson’s MPS in Management and MPS in Management – Accounting Specialization programs

MPS Voices


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How biodiversity startups raise capital

November 4, 2025

Biodiversity startups raise less capital than other startups but attract a broader coalition of investors, according to new research that used machine learning.

A champion for global education equity: Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, 20 for 20 honoree

November 3, 2025

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates the founder and CEO of 8B Education Investments

Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices

October 21, 2025

Legislative 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. 


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Day in the life of an MBA student

November 5, 2025

Explore a typical day in the life of MBA students, from classes to clubs and social life, as told by real MBA students.

Johnson School

How biodiversity startups raise capital

November 4, 2025

Biodiversity startups raise less capital than other startups but attract a broader coalition of investors, according to new research that used machine learning.

SC Johnson College

A champion for global education equity: Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, 20 for 20 honoree

November 3, 2025

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates the founder and CEO of 8B Education Investments

Nolan School

Careers in the hospitality industry

November 3, 2025

Learn about the various careers in the hospitality industry. Discover the highest-paying positions and how to stand out with an MMH degree.

SC Johnson College

The responsible way to engage political leaders? Leave their families out of it.

October 30, 2025

In heated political environments, some constituents insult a leader’s family on social media. New research explores this phenomenon.

Dyson School

Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices

October 21, 2025

Legislative 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.