Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Unified Payments Interface: India’s Digital Highway to Speedy Financial Inclusion
Sharwari Pandit, MBA ’23, explores the policy decisions that drove the rapid growth and adoption of digital payment solutions across millions of Indian businesses and households.
Nationalism and Independence: Could the Basque Survive Economically Without Madrid?
The Basque Country of northern Spain has a long history of separatist sentiment. But could it survive independence from Spain economically?
Robert Gregor Named Executive Director of the Pillsbury Institute
The Pillsbury Institute engages industry experts and faculty to provide students with experiential learning opportunities.
Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards Commend Industry Leaders
Mia Kyricos, MMH ’03, and Danny Meyer were recognized for their achievements and influence in the hospitality industry.
From Food Network to His Kitchen, Student Crafts Better Butter
Jonah Gershon ’24 won $20,000 in the Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition and is working on Spekld, his idea to package and sell brown butter.
Q1 Hotel Prices Show Moderate Gains, Some Declines
Buying opportunities still exist, but momentum is faltering in the Mid- and South Atlantic regions.
Pristine Cleaning: Dusting Off a Business Model
Big Red Microenterprise helped Jennifer Mansfield of Pristine Cleaning by providing guidance on how to grow her business.
China, Economic Growth, and ESG
China is an outlier in economic growth and we see a shift in its approach from growth at all costs to quality growth plus increased ESG reporting.
New York FarmNet Cultivates Stability for Farming Families
Fred Lee was on the verge of losing the Long Island farm he had inherited from his family. A call to New York FarmNet helped change his life and his business.