Better Business Chronicles

headshot of Ian Kline.
Johnson School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

headshot of Dhanur Grandhi.
Johnson School

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.

Men gather with livestock in a parched landscape.
Dyson School

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.

Headshot of Richard T. Curtis, flanked by blurred images of Cornell's campus and clock tower.
Dyson School

In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis

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

upper body photo of Kevin Johnson.
Johnson School

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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Johnson School

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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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.