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
Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits
April 8, 2026Research led by a Nolan School professor finds that reflecting on unintended outcomes strengthens ideation.
Student-veterans create resource fair for local parents
April 8, 2026The fair, organized by a master’s student and her partner, distributed $62,000 in free supplies to 180 local families
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, 2026Cornell’s Grailer Food Lab is now fully electric, available for hospitality students to learn on climate-friendly induction stoves.
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.
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Student-veterans create resource fair for local parents
April 8, 2026The fair, organized by a master’s student and her partner, distributed $62,000 in free supplies to 180 local families
Johnson School Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners
April 8, 2026Johnson School honors alumni award winners May 7 in NYC at Big Red Bash, celebrating leadership, service and impact across its community.
Tech That Matters: EBT Cards Increase SNAP Participation
April 7, 2026The study is the first to combine monthly state-level EBT information with monthly household SNAP participation data.
H-1B for graduates: Does a business master’s degree help?
April 6, 2026Learn the process, master’s cap eligibility, and OPT/STEM OPT timelines
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.