Centers & Institutes

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

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Nolan School

Green cemeteries wins hospitality business pitch contest

An entrepreneurial concept addressing unaffordable and unsustainable funeral practices won first prize at the 11th annual Cornell Hospitality Business Plan Competition.

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Johnson School

Research: Regulation is vital for future of cryptocurrency industry

Regulation and regulatory policy play a critical role in the health and longevity of cryptocurrency markets.

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Johnson School

Sustainability without borders

The hospitality landscape is changing, and for Explora travelers seeking adventure outside of their hotel rooms, less is more.

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SC Johnson College

Business Impact Symposium Examines Industry Sustainability

The Business Impact Symposium will feature panels that discuss the disappearing line between business and social and environmental issues.

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Research Recap: How Contactless Technology is Transforming the Hospitality Industry Forever

FreedomPay SVP shares findings from a recent white paper on how hospitality can leverage contactless and touchless technology to create frictionless and customized guest experiences.

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Johnson School

Crypto Exchanges Usher in Era of Round-the-Clock Stock Trading

“It seems to me that this is a competition among new and old exchanges,” Professor Will Cong tells Bloomberg Wealth.

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WeChat and Tiktok bans and their implications for future U.S.-China relations

EMI Fellow David Wu dissects Trump’s bans on WeChat and TikTok, the Biden administration’s response, and the impact on US-China relations.

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Johnson School

Energy justice: Exploring an equitable energy transition

The 11th annual Cornell Energy Connection showcased professionals sharing perspectives on key industry issues and featured a panel on energy justice.

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Nolan School

Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration offers networking program to executives of tomorrow

PIHE has created an experiential networking program that grows student knowledge, interpersonal skills, and experience to help them succeed in business and life.