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
Why we tip, who we tip and what it really says about us
March 24, 2026People have a lot to say about where, when and how much to tip. A new book by Michael Lynn dives deep
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 the toughest challenges of their education. They call out directions over the clatter of pans and sizzling food, responsible for ensuring quick service, food safety […]
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 Business’ investment in a sustainable future for the hospitality industry. New cookware was donated by Jake Kalick ‘10, president and co-founder of Made In Cookware, […]
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
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Why Americans think they won’t benefit from Social Security
March 24, 2026Researchers found that sharing graphs of income and costs instead of just the trust fund balance dramatically reduced misunderstanding.
The enthusiasm penalty: Why motivated employees get overburdened
March 24, 2026Researchers found that managers routinely choose the more motivated employee for extra work even when it negatively impacted employee performance and well‑being.
Cornellian CEO leads innovative anti-metastasis cancer therapy to market
March 23, 2026The vast majority of cancer deaths aren’t caused by the original tumor, but its migration to other parts of the body. For decades, cancer treatments largely targeted tumors rather than their metastasis, but Stewart Campbell has a drug that could change that approach. “It was the first medicine I’d seen that specifically targeted the prevention […]
Cornell’s Dyson School earns No. 3 place in Poets and Quants ranking
March 23, 2026The Dyson School’s composite score awarded by Poets & Quants is 95.38 out of 100, ranking in the top five for career outcomes and admissions standards.
Becoming a business analyst in 2026 and beyond
March 20, 2026Thinking of becoming a business analyst? Learn what they do, the skills you’ll need, which degrees can help, and how to land your first role.
Jinhua Zhao reappointed Dyson School dean
March 19, 2026The David J. Nolan Dean of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management has been reappointed for a second five-year term