Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Renowned Restaurateur Danny Meyer named 2023 Cornell Hospitality Icon
The Nolan Hotel School is honored to recognize Danny Meyer for his legacy in bringing the true meaning of hospitality to life, says Dean Kate Walsh.
Israel Trek 2023: Startup Nation
EMI Fellow Jonathan Li, MBA ’23, discusses his experience on the Johnson MBA trek to Israel to learn about the country’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Breaking the Status Quo on Sustainability
Panelists discussed how companies are addressing climate change in a Business of Sustainability webinar that launched the spring Lifelong Learning Experience.
Where Are They Now? Kristen McClellan ’12 (ILR)
Kristen McClellan, Cornell alum and founder and CEO of SNAP Wellness and creator of SnappyScreen.
Is Equity Market Liberalization Beneficial?
Economics PhD student Wentong Chen discusses her research on the effects of equity market liberalization, aided by an Emerging Markets Institute grant.
New Sustainable Tourism Program Charts Course for Travel’s Future
The course seeks to educate and build cooperation to protect environmental, social, and cultural heritage and facilitate inclusive community processes.
Case Study: Hotel Il San Pietro di Positano
A case study coauthored by Professor Chekitan Dev centers on how the independent Italian hotel can leverage brand strengths to remain competitive.
The Making of a Community Space
Claire Seizovic and Diana Fahning, both MBA ’23, reflect on helping Stone Bend Farm fix its business model via the Big Red Microenterprise program.
Where Are They Now? Chris Kirby ’14
Chris Kirby ’14, founder and CEO of Ithaca Hummus, says the Pillsbury Business Plan Competition gave him a terrific opportunity to hone his vision.