Cornell Business News: Nolan School Edition

News, faculty research insights, and features in hospitality from the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration

With mouth-watering dishes, senior is already a culinary entrepreneur

February 4, 2026

Boasting more than 100K Instagram followers, Maximo Mander ’26 is mining his Italian roots with a pop-up pasta restaurant

Five questions for Chris Anderson

December 18, 2025

In a recent article, “The Perils of Algorithmic Pricing,” Christopher Anderson of the Nolan Hotel School discusses why pricing algorithms matter for a variety of industries.

Famed restaurateur recalls a career on the front lines of fine dining

December 11, 2025

In a memoir, Hotelie Drew Nieporent ’77 offers a behind-the-scenes look at launching legendary spots like Nobu and Tribeca Grill

Hospitality Hackathon winners propose app to cut billing complaints by 25%

November 7, 2025

At Cornell’s 2025 Hilton Hospitality Hackathon, more than 100 students tackled hospitality business challenges.

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.

Familiarity breeds success for fledgling companies

October 20, 2025

Teams featuring at least one “stranger” are more than twice as likely to fail as teams of friends, family members or co-workers, according to a Nolan Hotel School study

The speed trap: why leaders’ quick pivots can seem inauthentic

September 29, 2025

The research team conducted three studies in a leader-centric workplace with over 3,000 participants.

Avner Arbel, emeritus finance professor, dies at 90

September 25, 2025

Arbel co-founded the Center for Hospitality Research in 1992, which continues to serve as a global platform for scholarly and industry collaboration.

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.

Jessica Tracey brings expertise on sustainable tourism to Nolan School

September 10, 2025

Meet Jessica V. Tracey, Nolan School lecturer specializing in hotel development, sustainable tourism and strategic financial management.

Passion and purpose guide incoming Class of 2029

September 5, 2025

In 2006, Emil and Nikhil Damji, sons of Salim Damji '00, graced the cover of Hotelie Magazine. Now, they are incoming freshmen at the Nolan School.


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People use enjoyment, not time spent, to measure goal progress

February 5, 2026

Cornell professor Kaitlin Woolley ’12, found that people gauge goal progress more by enjoyment than time spent.

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Want to strengthen your relationship? Try talking about money

February 5, 2026

Romance is usually the topic on Valentine’s Day, but financial conversations offer lasting benefits in long-term relationships.

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Why instability is becoming the norm in the new world order

February 2, 2026

For much of the postwar era, the world bet that open markets and shared rules would deliver stability and prosperity. Maybe not.

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Blackboard co-founder named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year

February 2, 2026

Daniel Cane ’98, a member of the SC Johnson College Dean's Advisory Council, will be honored on campus this spring

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More productive farming lowers global emissions

January 29, 2026

A new analysis finds that rising farm productivity is keeping global agricultural emissions in check

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Could learning about happiness improve economics education?

January 29, 2026

Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.