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Paul Gaurnier, emeritus professor, former associate dean, dies at 101
Paul L. Gaurnier ’50, M.S. ’56 died Feb. 9 in Tucson, Arizona.

Less Space, More Guests: Hotel Ezra Cornell Adapts in its 100th Year
Working around renovations in Statler Hall inspires the student organizers of the Hotel Ezra Cornell conference to get creative.

Faculty Panel: More Investment for Social Good is Needed
Financial markets could help society achieve both prosperity and equity, but investment in efforts to address pressing social problems is still underfunded.

New Club Spreads Pickleball Fever at Cornell
Jason Cho ’27, Nolan School, helps propel the Cornell Pickleball Club to unexpected heights in its inaugural season.

Dimond Family Gift to Support Nolan School Scholarships
A $13 million endowment from the Dimond family will fund scholarships at the Nolan Hotel School.

Students Meet Author-Entrepreneurs Elevating African Cuisine
Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro visited Cornell and met with students studying Cultures and Cuisine, a course taught by Lilly Jan.

Charles Watson ’99 honors father, supports undergraduate affordability
Former varsity punter and Tropical Smoothie CEO Charles Watson ’99 established an endowed scholarship in honor of his father.

Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon
The 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.

Cheesecake Mogul Alan Rosen ’91 Oversees a Comfort-Food Empire
The Hotelie is CEO of Junior’s—the iconic NYC eatery where his grandfather’s recipe still rules the dessert menu.