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Nolan School

Airbnb Plus: not a plus for everyone

The study found that Airbnb Plus certification made non-certified homes seem riskier by comparison, potentially pushing some travelers to book alternatives.

Avery Sheppard holds her first place $25,000 prize.
Nolan School

Hospitality competition winner plans to expand restaurant into a chain

Master’s student Avery Sheppard won $25,000 to put toward her fish and chips eatery by winning the Nolan School’s hospitality business plan competition.

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Nolan School

Hospitality sweet: Hotel Ezra Cornell celebrates a century

From a servers’ race to invitations sent via pigeon, Nolan School students showcase their talents to an evolving industry.

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Nolan School

Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits

Research led by a Nolan School professor finds that reflecting on unintended outcomes strengthens ideation.

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Johnson School

Student-veterans create resource fair for local parents

The fair, organized by a master’s student and her partner, distributed $62,000 in free supplies to 180 local families.

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Nolan School

Why we tip, who we tip and what it really says about us

People have a lot to say about where, when and how much to tip. A new book by Michael Lynn dives deep.

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.

Tony Capuano '87.
Nolan School

Marriott CEO named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration has named Anthony (Tony) Capuano ’87, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International, as the 2026 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry.

Karl Mistry
Nolan School

Third Cornell alum to lead Toll Brothers to speak on campus

Karl Mistry, MPS-RE ’04 will speak with current students on Feb. 26 as part of the Cornell Real Estate Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series.