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

Delicious Innovation: Students Aim to Shake Up the Food System

May 21, 2025

SC Johnson students have created business ventures ranging from AI nutrition tracking to new exotic dried fruit products.

Hotelies Extend Cornell Commitment to ‘Wish-Making’

May 8, 2025

Nolan School students raised nearly $5,000 for Make-A-Wish Central New York - with help and inspiration from an alumna who was a wish-kid herself and founded the first college "wish-makers" group in the country.

Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

May 5, 2025

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

Modeling Tool Protects Worker Health and Food Chain Security

April 30, 2025

Aaron Adalja, Nolan School professor, contributed to a computer model that helps farms and food processing facilities control COVID-19 outbreaks, keep workers safe and the food chain secure.

Paul Gaurnier, emeritus professor, former associate dean, dies at 101

April 29, 2025

Paul L. Gaurnier ’50, M.S. ’56, was a distinguished alumnus, educator and administrator.

Less Space, More Guests: Hotel Ezra Cornell Adapts in its 100th Year

April 25, 2025

Working around renovations in Statler Hall inspires the student organizers of the Hotel Ezra Cornell conference to get creative.


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Known as the world leader for teaching and researching the business of hospitality, the Nolan School prepares people-focused, tech-savvy leaders who understand that business success happens when they model the essence of hospitality.


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2024 Graduates Reflect On Their Cornell Experience

May 24, 2024

Congratulations to the class of 2024! Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Graduates share their most memorable moments and learnings

Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate 2023 Fall Career Trek

December 12, 2023

The Center for Real Estate and Finance encourages diversity and inclusion in Real Estate by supporting the DAIRE 2023 Fall Career Trek to New York City

Recent Grad Sets His Sights on Real Estate Opportunities in the Caribbean

July 13, 2023

Browne graduated from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Now he aims to bring his expertise back to a region close to his heart.

Read more posts by students in the MMH program and the Baker Program in Real Estate

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Research

Influencing the hospitality industry with relevant dialogue and timely, rigorous research


The Nolan School’s centers, institutes, and faculty focus directly on research that benefits the industry in areas such as real estate and finance, services management and marketing, human resources, food and beverage management, and organizational behavior.

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Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

May 5, 2025

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

Cindy Estis Green ’79 Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Innovator

March 17, 2025

The award will be presented to the CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs, LLC, on June 3, 2025 in New York City.

Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon

January 30, 2025

The 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.


More Across the
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business


SC Johnson College

Commencement 2025: Stories From Our Graduating Class

May 23, 2025

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we're featuring the first female faculty members at each of our schools here at @SCJohnsonCollege.

Johnson School

Is an MBA for Healthcare Professionals Worth It?

May 21, 2025

Discover if a master’s in healthcare management is worth it and explore benefits, career paths, and more.

Dyson School

Delicious Innovation: Students Aim to Shake Up the Food System

May 21, 2025

SC Johnson students have created business ventures ranging from AI nutrition tracking to new exotic dried fruit products.

Dyson School

Directory Boosts Usefulness of Mobile Phones, Bottom Lines, in Rural Africa

May 20, 2025

In rural Africa, most mobile phones don’t have search capabilities to find businesses. A new phone book helps, boosting sales by 104%.

Johnson School

Stars or Numerals? How Rating Formats Change Consumer Behavior

May 20, 2025

The researchers found that consumers tend to overestimate fractional star ratings and underestimate fractional Arabic numerals.

Dyson School

Refurbished Fridges Expand Access to Fresh Food at Regional Pantries

May 19, 2025

Two teams of students in the Dyson School worked with Whirlpool to place refurbished refrigerators on campus and in high need areas around the region.