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

$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.

Philanthropy Class Aids Tompkins County Nonprofits
Cornell SC Johnson College students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class tripled grants to local nonprofits.

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.

Restaurant Entrepreneurship & Development Roundtable
Hospitality entrepreneurs discuss how to sustain, create, and innovate the food and beverage industry.

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.

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, […]

Latin America: From Resource Curse to a Green Power
Latin America is emerging as an unexpected leader in environmental progress within the emerging economies.

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.

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.