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Promoting Thank-you Gifts Can Boost Charitable Donations
For some charitable donors, the extra incentive of a gift is an important lever for opening pocketbooks SC Johnson College of Business research finds.

Many Firms Prefer Ready-made AI Software, with a Few Tweaks
Many firms are opting for ready-made AI technology that can be tailored to a firm’s specific needs finds research coauthored by Dyson’s Chris Forman.

Faculty panel addresses values-based leadership in business
Businesses and society can benefit when leaders keep both personal and companywide values in sight, according to a panel of Cornell faculty, administrators and alumni.

First-gen students, alumni connect in mentorship program
The new Accelerator Scholars Program provides first-generation Dyson and Nolan School students with mentorship, networking, knowledge and skills.

Nichele Nivens, MBA/MS ’24, Plans Startup to Help Expectant Moms
Nichele Nivens, MD, is developing a startup, Mom Majesty, that will help more women experience the support a doula can offer.

To Vape or Not to Vape: When an E-Cigarette Tax Has an Impact
The Johnson School research suggests that taxation could have an impact on reducing vaping among young people.

Stand By Your Group: Loyalty Can Blur Ethics Line
Loyalty to a group vs. an individual was more effective in eliciting followers’ compliance with unethical requests, research by Angus Hildreth found.

Using AI in Your Job Search
Career Corner: AI can help guide key areas of your job search, including exploring career paths, optimizing your resume, networking, and prepping for interviews.

Trishala Dessai’s Gig-Up Addresses Consumers’ and Gig Workers’ Needs
Gig-Up, an AI-enabled startup developed by Trishala Dessai ’17, MBA ’23, will save consumers time and effort by offering multiple services in one app.