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Coronavirus emails from companies may not be calming to customers
Soo Kim, assistant professor of marketing, says that emails to customers may not be as comforting as companies hope during times of crisis and anxiety.

Coronavirus drives the U.S. and China deeper into global power struggle
Dyson’s Nandlal P. Tolani Senior Professor of International Trade Policy, Eswar Prasad, says that U.S.-China relations have deteriorated to a low during a time when they should come together.

Threat of sick workers at U.S. meat plants forces policy changes
Andrew Novakovic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, discusses the risk of virus contamination at food processing centers and prevention policies.

Marriott CEO salary cut a ‘new best practice’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Steven Carvell, professor of finance at SHA, provides his expertise on the financial impact of the new coronavirus in the hotel industry and what companies may implement moving forward.

Takeout, delivery may save restaurant industry amid coronavirus restrictions
Professor Alex Susskind, director of the Food and Beverage Institute, says its not just restaurants that need to adapt to COVID-19 closing measures, but all levels of the supply chain.

Elizabeth Blau named 2020’s Cornell Hospitality Innovator
Blau, who helped transform Las Vegas into a world-class dining destination, will be honored in June 2021 in New York.

Faculty point to challenges for women in business and voice their hopes for the future
Women faculty in the SC Johnson College share their hopes for aspiring business leaders and offer advice for managing ongoing equity challenges.

Fils-Aime ’83 highlights industry disruption during Leadership Week’s esports forum
Dyson Leader in Residence Reggie Fils-Aimé ’83 discussed the esport industry’s evolution and future with students during the Esports Passion Forum.

Tracking food’s farm-to-table journey
Alumni joined Cornell Business of Food faculty to weigh in on food supply chains, sustainability, transparency, and plant-based proteins.