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

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.

‘Silenced Voices’ Are Revealed in New Book on Historical Figures

July 21, 2025

This book highlights the civic participation and community engagement of women, from abolitionists to philanthropists.


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

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January 29, 2026

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

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Largest Gift in Cornell’s History Names David A. Duffield College of Engineering

January 24, 2026

More than $520 million in combined contributions will establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering

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What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?

January 23, 2026

Digital tools meant to aid goal‑setting can sometimes sap motivation, but new Cornell‑coauthored research shows how technology can do better

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The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems

January 15, 2026

New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.

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Students design a reusable bottle system for local wineries

December 22, 2025

The proposed pilot program aims to cut operating costs and carbon dioxide emissions for Finger Lakes wineries.