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
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
Marriott CEO named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon
March 13, 2026The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration has named Anthony (Tony) Capuano ’87, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International, as the 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry.
Nolan School alumni reinvest in culinary education
February 25, 2026While patrons relax and enjoy panoramic views of The Ithaca Campus at Establishment, Cornell’s student-run restaurant, the undergraduate head chef leading service in the Grailer Food Lab faces one of […]
Renovated food lab goes fully electric, embracing induction technology
February 20, 2026The renovated Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hospitality Grailer Food Lab is one of the country’s first fully electric teaching kitchens, marking the Cornell SC Johnson College of […]
Future restaurateurs sharpen their skills in remodeled food lab
February 19, 2026After two years of renovations, the Grailer Food Lab has reopened with a more real-world commercial kitchen and all-electric appliances
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
Five questions for Chris Anderson
December 18, 2025In 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, 2025In 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, 2025At Cornell’s 2025 Hilton Hospitality Hackathon, more than 100 students tackled hospitality business challenges.
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.
Familiarity breeds success for fledgling companies
October 20, 2025Teams 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, 2025The research team conducted three studies in a leader-centric workplace with over 3,000 participants.
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Cornell Atkinson: Financing the future of agriculture
March 12, 2026Miguel Gómez says climate-smart finance, science and collaboration can help farmers build resilience and sustain U.S. agriculture
CEO turnover taxes analyst attention, skewing broader forecasts
March 10, 2026When analyst attention is absorbed by CEO turnover, other companies in their portfolio pay the price, new Cornell research finds.
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.
How much would you pay for this bread?
March 6, 2026Consumers need to understand sustainability claims and, more importantly, be willing to pay a premium for them.
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
Meet the alum who helped bring “Heated Rivalry” to TV screens
February 19, 2026Justin Stockman, MBA ’09, is an executive producer of the hit series about two male hockey stars