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Dyson School

Cornell’s Dyson School earns No. 3 place in Poets and Quants ranking

The Dyson School’s composite score awarded by Poets & Quants is 95.38 out of 100, ranking in the top five for career outcomes and admissions standards.

Jinhua Zhao, David J. Nolan Dean of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Dyson School

Jinhua Zhao reappointed Dyson School dean

The David J. Nolan Dean of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management has been reappointed for a second five-year term

George Gellert poses with products from the Gellert Global Group.
Dyson School

George Gellert and the Gellert family to receive third annual Dyson Alumni Leadership Award

Cornell’s Dyson School will honor George Gellert ’60, MBA ’62, JD ’63 and the Gellert family of Gellert Global Group with the 2026 Dyson Alumni Leadership Award.

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.

Sam Hirshman
Dyson School

Samuel Hirshman brings research expertise on decision-making

Meet Samuel Hirshman, Dyson School professor specializing decision-making under uncertainty, and consumer behavior research.

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Johnson School

Gregory Ray drives innovation and student entrepreneurship

Meet Gregory Ray, entrepreneurship expert leading MBA programs, startup accelerators, and innovation initiatives in life sciences.

Luisa Cefala
Dyson School

Meet Our New Faculty: Luisa Cefala

Luisa Cefala, Dyson School professor, specializes in development, labor and behavioral economics, focusing on low-income country labor markets.

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Johnson School

David Rand brings expertise on positive uses of generative AI

David Rand brings expertise on generative AI, misinformation, political polarization and cooperation.

Oksana Smirnova
Dyson School

Oksana Smirnova champions change in global finance

Oksana Smirnova specializes in household finance, asset pricing, pension policy, and financial inclusion research.