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Bob Frank’s legacy as a teacher, behavioral economist, economic naturalist, and author
Robert H. Frank, Cornell professor of economics since 1972, champion of behavioral economics, and widely published author, retired July 1, 2020.

Johnson included in top fintech rankings
Johnson MBA programs recently received top recognition for strengths in finance, fintech, and tech-sector business.

Johnson faculty and alumni launch investment internship with the Cayuga Fund
An initiative led by the Parker Center provides investing experience for Cornell students whose summer internship plans were disrupted by COVID-19.

New student-led initiative makes connections, supports Black-owned businesses
Empower, founded by Dyson’s Arianna Kohilakis ’22, identifies project opportunities and pairs Black-owned businesses with Cornell undergraduate volunteers.

SHA, Johnson teams both make finals of She Has a Deal pitch competition
The teams are among five nationally who will compete for $50,000 in deal equity in the women-only real estate competition in October.

Case study challenge invites students, alumni, and hospitality experts to weigh in
Chekitan Dev’s co-authored case examines options for expansion of a luxury resort. Learn more about the challenge and see how the industry responded.

Interim Dean Ed McLaughlin returns to lead Dyson at a critical point in time
Ed McLaughlin once again became the interim David J. Nolan Dean of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management on July 1.

Community summer projects connect Dyson students with local businesses and nonprofits
Dyson students connect with local businesses and nonprofits for Community Summer Projects

Michelle Duguid to lead college push for diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Duguid, an associate professor of management and organizations, assumed the role of associate dean for diversity, inclusion, and belonging on July 1, 2020.