Cornell Business News: Johnson School Edition
News, faculty research insights, and features from the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
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.
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
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.
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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Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
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
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.
CTI grants enable faculty to research how students think and learn
January 7, 2026Dyson's Grand Challenges Program used a CTI grant to focus on shaping students' thoughts through metacognitive assessment.