Better Business Chronicles

Pioneering Sustainability
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Agata Smeets, MBA ’11, head of environment and product sustainability at Gap Inc.

From Classroom to Climate Action: Revolutionizing Sustainability in Africa
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree CJ Fonzi, MBA ’08, cofounder and COO of Africa Climate Ventures.

Grand Challenges Impact Competition Winner Protects Rural Artisans in India
The Grand Challenges Impact Competition on November 14 showcased community-engaged learning projects that build business for a better world.

Empowering the Global Shift to a Sustainable Future: Ian Kline ’91 Protects the Natural World
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Ian Kline ’91, president and CEO of the Cadmus Group.

Nolan Team Takes First Place at Hospitality Sustainability Competition in Dubai
Three Nolan MMH students earned top honors for their concept, PYRO, a machine converting food scraps into biofuel for cooking.

First Gen Nolan School Students Explore Careers in Miami
Cornell students met executives and recruiters at real estate development corporations, investment and finance firms, hotel brand management companies, trendy boutique hospitality groups and more.

From Fire to Electricity: Dhanur Grandhi’s Impact on Green Tech Adoption
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Dhanur Grandhi, MBA ’12, cofounder and CEO of WattBot.

Protecting Livestock and Livelihoods
Cornell dissertations launch a long-term data and economics project to predict and prevent livestock loss and reduce poverty among African herders.

In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis
Richard T. Curtis, beloved senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, passed away June 9, 2024.