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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Philanthropy Class Aids Tompkins County Nonprofits
Cornell SC Johnson College students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class tripled grants to local nonprofits.
So You Want to Join a Board … Are You Ready?
Career Corner: Assessing your readiness means asking if you have the right qualifications and whether you’re prepared to make a sustained commitment.
Championing Change: Fred Keller’s Legacy of Sustainable Business
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Fred Keller ’66, founder of Cascade Engineering.
Gretchen McCarthy Tells Students: Sustainability Is Part of Target’s Core Strategy
The chief supply chain and logistics officer discussed how her team at Target is reducing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Eduardo Padilla Silva: Leading with Heart, Vision, and Resilience at FEMSA
Cornell’s Emerging Markets Institute honored Eduardo Padilla Silva, MBA ’81, former CEO of FEMSA, with the 2024 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni.
Fisk Johnson Supports Plastic Regulation to Help Curb Global Plastic Pollution
Addressing the global impact of plastic waste pollution, Cornellian Fisk Johnson, CEO of SC Johnson, spoke in favor of plastic waste regulation.
What fuels our fear of missing out?
New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.
How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism
New research from Johnson Professor Kristina Rennekamp uncovers attitudes about CEO gender, responses to activism, and investor behavior.
Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas
New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Angus Hildreth explores how the quality and strength of one’s loyalty to another can be influenced by the willingness to support an indirect tie.
Small Firms May Offer Higher Pay Due to a Lack of Market Power
Small companies may post higher wages for entry level positions than large companies – potentially attracting better talent.
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