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

Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

May 5, 2025

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

Modeling Tool Protects Worker Health and Food Chain Security

April 30, 2025

Aaron Adalja, Nolan School professor, contributed to a computer model that helps farms and food processing facilities control COVID-19 outbreaks, keep workers safe and the food chain secure.

Paul Gaurnier, emeritus professor, former associate dean, dies at 101

April 29, 2025

Paul L. Gaurnier ’50, M.S. ’56, was a distinguished alumnus, educator and administrator.

Less Space, More Guests: Hotel Ezra Cornell Adapts in its 100th Year

April 25, 2025

Working around renovations in Statler Hall inspires the student organizers of the Hotel Ezra Cornell conference to get creative.

Faculty Panel: More Investment for Social Good is Needed

April 15, 2025

Financial markets could help society achieve both prosperity and equity, but investment in efforts to address pressing social problems is still underfunded.

New Club Spreads Pickleball Fever at Cornell

April 4, 2025

Jason Cho ’27, Nolan School, helps propel the Cornell Pickleball Club to unexpected heights in its inaugural season.


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2024 Graduates Reflect On Their Cornell Experience

May 24, 2024

Congratulations to the class of 2024! Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Graduates share their most memorable moments and learnings

Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate 2023 Fall Career Trek

December 12, 2023

The Center for Real Estate and Finance encourages diversity and inclusion in Real Estate by supporting the DAIRE 2023 Fall Career Trek to New York City

Recent Grad Sets His Sights on Real Estate Opportunities in the Caribbean

July 13, 2023

Browne graduated from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Now he aims to bring his expertise back to a region close to his heart.

Read more posts by students in the MMH program and the Baker Program in Real Estate

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Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

May 5, 2025

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

Cindy Estis Green ’79 Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Innovator

March 17, 2025

The award will be presented to the CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs, LLC, on June 3, 2025 in New York City.

Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon

January 30, 2025

The 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.


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Nolan School

Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

May 5, 2025

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

Dyson School

Community Engagement Awards Recognize Transformative Partnerships and Projects

May 1, 2025

Dyson professor Trent Preszler honored at community engagement awards.

SC Johnson College

Durland Lecture Focuses on Redefining Shared Prosperity in Private Equity

April 30, 2025

Henry Kravis, cofounder and co-executive chairman of KKR & Co., delivered the 2025 Lewis H. Durland Memorial Lecture.

Nolan School

Modeling Tool Protects Worker Health and Food Chain Security

April 30, 2025

Aaron Adalja, Nolan School professor, contributed to a computer model that helps farms and food processing facilities control COVID-19 outbreaks, keep workers safe and the food chain secure.

Johnson School

Cornell’s Sustainable Tourism To Partner with United Nations Tourism

April 28, 2025

The partnership will allow 350 candidates to receive tuition-free enrollment in STAMP's online course.

Nolan School

Less Space, More Guests: Hotel Ezra Cornell Adapts in its 100th Year

April 25, 2025

Working around renovations in Statler Hall inspires the student organizers of the Hotel Ezra Cornell conference to get creative.