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, 2026

Justin 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

While 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

After 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, 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.


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