Better Business Chronicles
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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.
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In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis
Richard T. Curtis, beloved senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, passed away June 9, 2024.
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From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.
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Park Fellows Teach Finance and Investing at Ithaca High School
Cornell MBA students build leadership capability through self-directed service projects, such as teaching high schoolers.
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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.
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Small stock trades can predict big market changes
Using a metric developed by a research team led by Maureen O’Hara, professor at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, it was determined that fractional trading is predictive of future market liquidity and volatility.
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Using Open Data, Natalie Grillon Makes Supply Chains Collaborative and Transparent
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Natalie Grillon, MBA ’12, CEO of Open Supply Hub.
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Research: Technology Is Changing How Companies Do Business
The Cornell Dyson research highlights the importance of businesses staying ahead of the curve in technology. Companies that embrace digital technologies now are likely to be the ones that thrive in the future.
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Collaboration Reimagines Shopping Mall as Wellness Hub
Faculty and students joined community members, nonprofit leaders and Cayuga Health System representatives April 12-13 to explore a new vision for The Shops at Ithaca Mall focused on health equity.