Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Elizabeth Blau named 2020’s Cornell Hospitality Innovator
Blau, who helped transform Las Vegas into a world-class dining destination, will be honored in June 2021 in New York.
Roundtable Recap: Students discuss card check, Airbnb, and $15 minimum wage
Labor Relations in Hospitality Roundtable looks at impact on the hospitality industry of changing technology, Airbnb, and wage increase.
Cornell Real Estate Club visits with alumni and leading firms in NYC
The Cornell Real Estate Club traveled to New York City for an insider’s view of five firms and a chance to network with Cornell alumni.
Liu foresees new business models as hospitality infuses retail shopping
Peng Liu, SHA associate professor, looks at how the hospitality industry can better serve retail shoppers by giving them enjoyable experiences.
Africa Trek: An eye-opening experience and first-hand look at market trends
Guillaume Allard, One-Year MBA ’20, shares insights into South Africa and Ghana gained during Johnson’s MBA student trek to Africa.
Tracking food’s farm-to-table journey
Alumni joined Cornell Business of Food faculty to weigh in on food supply chains, sustainability, transparency, and plant-based proteins.
Profile in Leadership: Christina Keller, MBA ’07, president and CEO at Cascade Engineering
Christina Keller, CEO and president of Cascade Engineering, upholds and updates a family tradition of do-good capitalism.
Gaining insights into food industry sustainability with FreshDirect
Kelsey Cheng shares her experience working at New York City–based FreshDirect and FoodKick as a supply chain sustainability intern.
Reducing the “invisible burden” of overtourism
As global tourism grows, the tolls on infrastructure threaten natural and cultural icons reports the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise.