Better Business Chronicles

Chris Kirby '15 stands in front of a Ithaca Hummus display in a grocery store.
Nolan School

Ithaca Hummus founder Chris Kirby named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Innovator

Chris Kirby ’15, founder of Ithaca Hummus, is named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Innovator and will be honored June 2 in NYC for leadership and impact.

Steve Conine and Niraj Shah
SC Johnson College

Wayfair co-founders to share secrets to success at Durland Lecture

The founders of Wayfair, both Cornell graduates, will share insights from their entrepreneurship journey at the 2026 Durland Lecture.

A headshot of Stewart Campbell, MBA '14, CEO of Novita Pharmaceuticals. (Stewart Campbell/Provided)
Johnson School

Cornellian CEO leads innovative anti-metastasis cancer therapy to market

Stewart Campbell is guiding Prilukae, a novel mechanism inhibiting cancer metastasis, through regulatory approvals.

Justin McManus
Nolan School

Where everybody knows your name: Hotelie runs iconic NYC bar

Justin McManus ’03 is the fourth-generation owner of his family pub—familiar to viewers of “Seinfeld,” “Law & Order,” and more.

Chef instructor Christian Latimer (left) instructs Isabelle Louis ’26, a hotel administration major and chef assistant, how to add the finishing touch to the roasted carrots appetizer.
Nolan School

Future restaurateurs sharpen their skills in remodeled food lab

After two years of renovations, the Grailer Food Lab has reopened with a more real-world commercial kitchen and all-electric appliances.

Daniel Cane
Dyson School

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.

Mass of trees in the forest
Dyson School

How evergreen trees shaped human history

Professor Trent Preszler’s new book chronicles the myriad ways evergreens have played a transformative role in human history.

Headshots of all the 10 under 10 honorees with a 10 Under 10 graphic identifier.
Johnson School

SC Johnson College announces its 10 Under 10 Notable Alumni for 2025

Meet the 2025 10 Under 10 honorees — remarkable young alumni from the SC Johnson College whose leadership and impact are shaping industries and communities.

Two people hold a big cake while three others hold the knife, poised to cut.
Johnson School

Emerging Markets Institute renamed in honor of Gail and Rob Cañizares ’71, MBA ’74

The Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets educates MBAs, engages leaders, funds research, and recognizes alumni excellence.