Better Business Chronicles
Farm-to-School Food Program a Net Positive, Study Finds
Farm-to-school programs, which bring healthy foods to children and support rural economic development, actually work from an economic perspective in at least one upstate New York school district, according to new Cornell research.
U.S. Air Force Veteran and Executive MBA Student Awarded for Continuation of Service
Jennifer Ross was honored with the Cornell Veterans Continuation of Service Award for her continued leadership and service.
Partnership Raises Awareness of Childhood Abuse and Neglect in Vietnam
VinUni and Cornell students contributed to the Vietnam Adverse Childhood Experience Pathfinder project addressing pressing issues for youth in Vietnam.
Undergrad Helps Ithaca Landlords, Tenants Switch to Clean Energy
Kristinko Mato ’24 is working to install efficient heat pumps in units rented by low- and moderate-income tenants, reducing costs and emissions.
Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Helps Farmworkers Access Tax Justice
A partnership between the Law School and the Dyson School, the practicum helps undocumented workers and others resolve their tax complications.
Student, Alumni-run Business Drives Impact in Nigeria
Crossroads funds a health clinic and school in Nigeria, offers economic opportunities to Nigerian artisans and trains Cornell student-entrepreneurs.
New tool measures food security duration, severity
Cornell SC Johnson College researchers measured the likelihood that a U.S. household’s food expenditures equal or exceed the minimum cost of a healthy diet.
Allison Herren Lee Addresses the SEC’s Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures Proposal
Speaking remotely, the former SEC commissioner highlighted the interplay of capital markets and clear climate reporting for Climate Finance students.
Maxine Bédat Lays Bare the Fashion Industry’s Impacts and How We Can Change It
Author and Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Maxine Bédat traced the life cycle of a pair of jeans to help illustrate the fashion industry’s impact.