Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.

Cornell Hotel Indices: Fourth Quarter 2021 Converging Towards Normalcy
Hotel price momentum normalcy can be expected next quarter, says Professor Crocker H. Liu.

Embracing the “Everyone is a Changemaker” Movement
Johnson’s Social Impact Internship Fund enabled Tony Tsao, MBA ’22, to help nonprofit Ashoka further develop its social entrepreneurship network.

How Pradeep Ambrose, PhD ’20, MBA ’21, became a “great friend to Bermuda”
Cornell connections brought together a virology scientist and MBA to help Bermuda grapple with a COVID surge and serve as interim science advisor.

Student Insights: The 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference
Kate Nguyen, MBA ’23 shares her experience at the 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference, held virtually for the second time.

Building a Sustainable Future: How Hotels are Blending Design and Technology for a Greener Tomorrow
The global hotel construction pipeline has reached a record high, and consumers are asking developers and brands to consider sustainable construction and design initiatives.

The Cruise Industry Faces Challenges with Optimism
Experts and industry leaders joined Dean Kate Walsh to discuss factors in restarting the cruise industry, in the wake of COVID-19.

My sustainability internship quest: Marketing with Ecolab
Natalie Gonzalez, MBA ‘22 writes about her commitment to and her thought process behind finding a meaningful sustainability summer internship.

Financial inclusion a key component in winning pitch at EMI’s 2021 Case Competition
Team FletcherConneX, winners of the 2021 Corning Cornell Emerging Markets Institute Case Competition, reflect on their experience.

Your Restaurant’s Digital Front Door: Leveraging Digital Marketing for Success
Allison Page, Jillian Ressler, and Amy Woolen joined Professor Asís Martínez-Jerez to discuss the challenges and potential of digital marketing for restaurants.