Nolan School BusinessFeed

News, features, and voices in hospitality from the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration

Renowned Restaurateur Danny Meyer named 2023 Cornell Hospitality Icon

March 15, 2023

The Nolan Hotel School is honored to recognize Danny Meyer for his legacy in bringing the true meaning of hospitality to life, says Dean Kate Walsh.

Hospitality Leaders to Convene at Nolan School Program in June

March 14, 2023

Cornell's Nolan School will host its annual Professional Development Program for hospitality executives in June on the Cornell University Ithaca campus.

Graduate Students in Real Estate Grow HBCU Case Competition and Launch a Summit

March 13, 2023

The Philip Payton Society for Minority Real Estate Professionals’ HBCU Real Estate Case Competition is the largest student-led competition of its kind.

Breaking the Status Quo on Sustainability

March 9, 2023

Panelists discussed how companies are addressing climate change in a Business of Sustainability webinar that launched the spring Lifelong Learning Experience.

Where Are They Now? Kristen McClellan ’12 (ILR)

February 28, 2023

Kristen McClellan, Cornell alum and founder and CEO of SNAP Wellness and creator of SnappyScreen.

Foundation Gift from Henry Renard ’54, MBA ’55, Expands Alumni Career Coaching

February 10, 2023

Thanks to a foundation gift from Henry Renard ’54, MBA ’55, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business now offers career coaching to all college graduates.


Stories by
program

Explore stories from the Nolan School’s academic and executive education programs


Known as the world leader for teaching and researching the business of hospitality, the Nolan School prepares people-focused, tech-savvy leaders who understand that business success happens when they model the essence of hospitality.


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Student
VOICES

Perspectives authored by Cornell Nolan School students


Our students tell the Nolan School’s story the best. Read about coursework, student organizations, studying abroad, internships, and more from our undergraduate and graduate students.

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Undergraduate

Student Voices: Meet Vikas Reddy ’23

December 2, 2020

A National Merit Finalist and AP Scholar with distinction hailing from Palatine, IL—learn why Vikas Reddy ’23 joined Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration.

How two curious and technologically savvy SHA students forged Cornell Blockchain

September 24, 2020

SHA’s entrepreneurial bent and a fascination with Bitcoin led a pair of Hotelies to found a university-wide blockchain club for undergraduates.

SHA celebrates 2020 student award winners

June 22, 2020

The School of Hotel Administration (SHA) proudly presents its award winners and special honor recipients for the 2019–2020 academic year.

Read more posts by undergraduates in Nolan School’s Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration program

UNDERGRAD VOICES


Graduate Programs

ESTB nights, CocoCay, a chateau-turned-hotel, and all things data

May 23, 2020

The School of Hotel Administration Class of 2020 shares their favorite Cornell memories. Congratulations to our newest graduates—the future of hospitality!

MMH externships give insider’s view of the hospitality industry

March 31, 2020

Two MMH students recap their winter externship experiences shadowing hospitality professionals in revenue management and hotel development.

Hotel Show NYC: Touring the breadth of the hospitality industry

February 12, 2020

The Hotel Show excursion to New York City gives MMH students a chance to visit hospitality companies and network with industry professionals.

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

Master’s Voices


Faculty &
Research

Influencing the hospitality industry with relevant dialogue and timely, rigorous research


The Nolan School’s centers, institutes, and faculty focus directly on research that benefits the industry in areas such as real estate and finance, services management and marketing, human resources, food and beverage management, and organizational behavior.

ALL FACULTY STORIES

Meet our New Faculty: Soojin Lee

January 4, 2023

Soojin Lee joins the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration as a lecturer in operations, management and information management.

Meet Our New Faculty: Ovul Sezer

December 19, 2022

Ovul Sezer joins the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration as assistant professor of management and organizations.


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Entrepreneur Shawn Goldsmith Harnesses Ancient Military Strategy to Scale Businesses

March 20, 2023

10 Under 10 honoree and franchising expert Shawn Goldsmith applies ancient Roman military strategy and boxing strategy to scale startups.

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March 16, 2023

Unplanned action lends authenticity to the performer, but only when their competence is high and the stakes are low.

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Dyson students tackle societal issues at competition

March 16, 2023

Students take on United Nations sustainable development goals at Dyson’s inaugural Grand Challenges Pitch Competition.

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Entrepreneur Steven Izen ’13 Creates Products that Help People Find Balance

March 14, 2023

Dyson Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Steven Izen shared his startup journey and advice he learned with students during Dyson’s Better Business Week.

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Graduate Students in Real Estate Grow HBCU Case Competition and Launch a Summit

March 13, 2023

The Philip Payton Society for Minority Real Estate Professionals’ HBCU Real Estate Case Competition is the largest student-led competition of its kind.

SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Breaking the Status Quo on Sustainability

March 9, 2023

Panelists discussed how companies are addressing climate change in a Business of Sustainability webinar that launched the spring Lifelong Learning Experience.