Cornell Business News
The main publishing hub for the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and its three schools–the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.
Research with Impact
Airbnb Plus: not a plus for everyone
May 14, 2026The study found that Airbnb Plus certification made non-certified homes seem riskier by comparison, potentially pushing some travelers to book alternatives.
Why trade wars land harder in some states
April 29, 2026Dyson School research finds U.S. economy is a patchwork of local markets.
Smarter hurricane warnings save billions
April 28, 2026Dyson School research shows better forecasts sharply reduce hurricane losses.
Music fans separate artists’ controversies from their art, study finds
April 27, 2026Dyson School research findings emphasize the growing power of streaming platforms as cultural intermediaries.
‘Moonshot’ project aims to restore trust in the digital public sphere
April 20, 2026Professors David Rand ’04 and Emaad Manzoor of the SC Johnson College receive seed grants for AI projects focused on communication.
Northeast farmers could profit from grass-fed beef if they expand, join forces
April 17, 2026Dyson researchers find that grass-fed beef can compete with grain-fed beef in New York state and New England if production scales up.
Business Leadership
Ithaca Hummus founder Chris Kirby named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Innovator
May 5, 2026Chris Kirby ’15, founder of Ithaca Hummus, is named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Innovator and will be honored June 2 in NYC for leadership and impact.
Wayfair co-founders to share secrets to success at Durland Lecture
April 17, 2026The founders of Wayfair, both Cornell graduates, will share insights from their entrepreneurship journey at the 2026 Durland Lecture.
Cornellian CEO leads innovative anti-metastasis cancer therapy to market
March 23, 2026Stewart Campbell is guiding Prilukae, a novel mechanism inhibiting cancer metastasis, through regulatory approvals.
Where everybody knows your name: Hotelie runs iconic NYC bar
March 13, 2026Justin McManus ’03 is the fourth-generation owner of his family pub—familiar to viewers of “Seinfeld,” “Law & Order,” and more.
Future restaurateurs sharpen their skills in remodeled food lab
February 19, 2026After two years of renovations, the Grailer Food Lab has reopened with a more real-world commercial kitchen and all-electric appliances.
Blackboard co-founder named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year
February 2, 2026Daniel Cane ’98, a member of the SC Johnson College Dean's Advisory Council, will be honored on campus this spring.
How evergreen trees shaped human history
December 10, 2025Professor Trent Preszler's new book chronicles the myriad ways evergreens have played a transformative role in human history.
SC Johnson College announces its 10 Under 10 Notable Alumni for 2025
November 26, 2025Meet the 2025 10 Under 10 honorees — remarkable young alumni from the SC Johnson College whose leadership and impact are shaping industries and communities.
News & Announcements
Johnson School Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners
April 8, 2026Johnson School honors alumni award winners May 7 in NYC at Big Red Bash, celebrating leadership, service and impact across its community.
Cornell’s Dyson School earns No. 3 place in Poets and Quants ranking
March 23, 2026The 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 reappointed Dyson School dean
March 19, 2026The 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 and the Gellert family to receive third annual Dyson Alumni Leadership Award
March 17, 2026Cornell’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.
Centers & Institutes
Future proof: What a sake brewer can teach America about sustainability
May 15, 2026In rural Japan, Kaiser Khoo, MBA ’26, saw sustainability become a fight to keep a place, its culture and its future from fading.
From Verona to Parma: Lessons in stewardship from Italy’s oldest family enterprises
May 14, 2026A weeklong immersion with the Smith Family Business Initiative reveals how Italian family businesses preserve identity, governance and purpose across generations.
India’s digital pull revolution: How kirana stores are reshaping global retail
May 13, 2026India’s 13 million kirana stores are proving that constraint-born innovation and the digital pull model they built may reshape global retail.
From ILR to investment research: Spotlight on Grace Ogden ’22
May 12, 2026A Cornell alumna reflects on her investment research path, experience on the Cayuga Fund and current career.
Why I returned to the classroom to learn investing
May 11, 2026After returning to the classroom, Han uses hands‑on experience in the Cayuga Fund to connect theory and practice to build confidence in his investment ideas.
Cornell Business Impact Symposium: Making sustainability work
May 11, 2026Key insights highlight how to turn sustainability concepts into practical, real‑world impact.
Hospitality leader shares insights on emotion-led brand building
May 2, 2026Hospitality leader shares insights on emotion-led brand building.
Hospitality competition winner plans to expand restaurant into a chain
May 1, 2026Master’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.