Centers & Institutes

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

The exterior of Statler Hall, shot close to the entrance looking up toward blue sky.
Nolan School

$11.5M Gift Strengthens Hospitality Research, Teaching

The gift from C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 will support the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration by expanding the Center for Hospitality Research, helping renovate the Grailer Food Labs and providing scholarships.

Cornell Interim President Michael Kotlikoff at Giving Ceremony.
Johnson School

Philanthropy Class Aids Tompkins County Nonprofits

Cornell SC Johnson College students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class tripled grants to local nonprofits.

upper body photo of Fred Keller with the 20 for 20 graphic identifier placed on the photo background next to him.
Johnson School

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.

Participants gather around National Harbor architectural model to learn more about project developments
Nolan School

Restaurant Entrepreneurship & Development Roundtable

Hospitality entrepreneurs discuss how to sustain, create, and innovate the food and beverage industry.

Students and executives talk with a table between them.
Nolan School

Future Real Estate Leaders Shine at Cornell’s International Case Competition

Move forward on a $98M deal – or not? Students defended their proposals at Cornell’s International Real Estate Case Competition on Nov. 15 in NYC.

Bar chart showing the number of new industrial policies in the automobile sector from 2008 to 2022

Industrial Policies and Innovation: Evidence from the Global Automobile Industry

Based on BFI Working Paper 2024-141, “Industrial Policies and Innovation: Evidence from the Global Automobile Industry,” by Yucheng Wang, University of Sydney; Panle Jia Barwick, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Hyuk-Soo Kwon, […]

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SC Johnson College

Latin America: From Resource Curse to a Green Power

Latin America is emerging as an unexpected leader in environmental progress within the emerging economies.

Headshot of Linda Giuliano with a 20 for 20 graphic identifier overlaid on the photo background.
Johnson School

Transforming Finance: ESG Leader Propels Responsible Investments to New Heights

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Linda Giuliano, MBA ’02, founder of BrightWorld ESG.

Trek members converge with industry professionals in a conference room
Nolan School

Cornell Real Estate Club in New York City

Cornell Real Estate Club trek members travel to New York City to meet with leading industry professionals.