Cornell Business News: Johnson School Edition
News, faculty research insights, and features from the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
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.
Cornellian CEO leads innovative anti-metastasis cancer therapy to market
March 23, 2026Stewart Campbell is guiding Prilukae, a novel mechanism inhibiting cancer metastasis, through regulatory approvals.
Becoming a business analyst in 2026 and beyond
March 20, 2026Thinking of becoming a business analyst? Learn what they do, the skills you’ll need, which degrees can help, and how to land your first role.
Pedaling for cancer research
March 17, 2026Outside the office, Dan Mansoor ’79, MBA ’80 capitalizes on his business acumen to give back to the community
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
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
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Research
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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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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.
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
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.
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