Cornell Business News archive
Cornell Business News showcases the college’s transformative educational outcomes, meaningful research and courage to tackle societal challenges. This archive is a collection the articles that feature research, insights and leadership across the college from the past several years.
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What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?
Digital tools meant to aid goal‑setting can sometimes sap motivation, but new Cornell‑coauthored research shows how technology can do better.
The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems
New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.
CTI grants enable faculty to research how students think and learn
Dyson's Grand Challenges Program used a CTI grant to focus on shaping students' thoughts through metacognitive assessment.
Philanthropy class awards $60,000 to Tompkins County nonprofits
Nineteen Tompkins County nonprofits received a combined $60,000 in grants this month, thanks to graduate students in a philanthropic leadership class that teaches the value of giving.
Students design a reusable bottle system for local wineries
The proposed pilot program aims to cut operating costs and carbon dioxide emissions for Finger Lakes wineries.
Ozempic is changing the foods Americans buy
The new class of weight-loss and diabetes drugs are changing not just how much American households are eating, but even precisely what they buy at a supermarket or restaurant.
Grow-NY finalists estimate upstate impact ahead of summit
Twenty startup finalists will pitch their food and agriculture businesses – and their potential to impact upstate New York – for up to $1 million.
Five questions for Chris Anderson
In a recent article, “The Perils of Algorithmic Pricing,” Christopher Anderson of the Nolan School discusses why pricing algorithms matter for a variety of industries.
Historic gift from MBA alum endows new school
Gift from Stephen B. Ashley ’62, MBA ’64 endows the Cornell CALS Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment.
What has a bear mascot and a whole lot of devoted fans?
It’s not just the Big Red — It’s Teddie Peanut Butter, a 100-year-old family company run by a second-generation Cornellian.
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