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, 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.
Avner Arbel, emeritus finance professor, dies at 90
September 25, 2025Arbel 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, 2025Cornell 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, 2025Ranked 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, 2025Meet 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, 2025In 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, 2025This book highlights the civic participation and community engagement of women, from abolitionists to philanthropists.
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More productive farming lowers global emissions
January 29, 2026A new analysis finds that rising farm productivity is keeping global agricultural emissions in check
Could learning about happiness improve economics education?
January 29, 2026Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.
Largest Gift in Cornell’s History Names David A. Duffield College of Engineering
January 24, 2026More than $520 million in combined contributions will establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering
What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?
January 23, 2026Digital tools meant to aid goal‑setting can sometimes sap motivation, but new Cornell‑coauthored research shows how technology can do better
The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems
January 15, 2026New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.
Students design a reusable bottle system for local wineries
December 22, 2025The proposed pilot program aims to cut operating costs and carbon dioxide emissions for Finger Lakes wineries.