Awards & Honors
We’re proud of our people. Here, we share honors, awards, and accolades from across SC Johnson College.
Students pitch startups at Autodesk Gallery
Students travel to San Francisco to pitch startups at the Cornell Silicon Valley: Student Startup Showcase at Autodesk Gallery
‘Moonshot’ project aims to restore trust in the digital public sphere
Professors David Rand ’04 and Emaad Manzoor of the SC Johnson College receive seed grants for AI projects focused on communication
Celebration Ezra event honors entrepreneurs
More than 200 alumni gathered for Celebration Ezra, honoring Cornell SC Johnson College of Business entrepreneurs and others
Johnson School Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners
Johnson School honors alumni award winners May 7 in NYC at Big Red Bash, celebrating leadership, service and impact across its community.
Marriott CEO named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon
The 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.
Blackboard co-founder named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year
Daniel Cane ’98, a member of the SC Johnson College Dean’s Advisory Council, will be honored on campus this spring
CTI grants enable faculty to research how students think and learn
Dyson’s Grand Challenges Program used a CTI grant to focus on shaping students’ thoughts through metacognitive assessment.
Wellness bar proposal wins hospitality pitch deck competition
The winning team’s reimagining of the traditional hotel bar features kava- and CBD-infused cocktails.
Cornell Atkinson-The Nature Conservancy awards promote biodiversity, climate resilience
Six projects led by Cornell and The Nature Conservancy researchers have been awarded grants from Cornell Atkinson.