Awards & Honors

We’re proud of our people. Here, we share honors, awards, and accolades from across SC Johnson College.

headshot of Shadi Atallah with the 10 Under 10 graphic identifier overlaid on the photo background.
Dyson School

Shadi Atallah Integrates Biology and Economics to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

10 Under 10 honoree Shadi Atallah, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics, is a teacher, mentor, academic leader, and scientific advisor.

5 men standing side by side, smiling, at the entrance of a suite with a sign over the entrance that reads: L. Joseph Thomas Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership Suite.
Johnson School

Honoring Diversity and Leadership: The L. Joseph Thomas Suite Dedication

Past and present deans and alumni came together during Reunion 2024 to honor Joe Thomas, Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean Emeritus of the Johnson School.

upper body shot of Chris Marino with a 10 Under 10 graphic identifier overlaid on the photo.
Johnson School

Chris Marino is Shaping the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders by Paying it Forward

10 Under 10 honoree Chris Marino, MBA ’20, is a head of agency at Google who believes in using marketing as a force for good.

Professor Risa Mish teaches in a classroom with tiered seating.
SC Johnson College

Risa Mish Honored with the 2024 Earl Hill Jr. Faculty Achievement and Diversity Leadership Award

Risa Mish, professor of practice at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, received the award from The Consortium for her outstanding contributions in diversity leadership.

Image of Jim Mastrianni, MBA ’06, at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Johnson School

Saratoga Springs Business Leader Receives NYS Hometown Alumni Award

Jim Mastrianni, MBA ’06, is the 12th recipient of the Cornell New York State Hometown Alumni Award.

Spring flowers at the College Avenue entrance sign to the Cornell campus.
Dyson School

Faculty, Staff Win 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

The Dyson School’s Harry Kaiser was honored for his service and Reza Moghimi was honored for his teaching methods.

a woman standing in front of a brightly colored background holding a huge pair of scissors cutting a ribbon and smiling. the 10 Under 10 graphic identifier is overlaid on the photo.
Nolan School

Amanda Friedman Creates Concepts, Services, and Products that Make People Smile

10 Under 10 honoree Amanda Friedman oversees design, construction, and development of brand standards for SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls.

4 men and one woman standing and smiling.
Nolan School

Hot air balloon hotel concept wins international competition

Four MMH students won the Sustainability Hospitality Challenge for their business plan for “NIMBUS,” a carbon-neutral, hot air balloon hotel room.

Three female graduate students stand next to their research poster.
Dyson School

Emerging Markets Program hosts celebration of SMART experiential research

The SMART Program hosted a dinner to honor Professor Iwan J. Azis with the Wharton Award and celebrate a student poster presentation.