Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
AA&D and Corporate Affairs announces leadership changes
In late October, Charles Phlegar, Cornell’s vice president for alumni affairs and development (AA&D), announced several promotions and leadership changes in his division. One change that directly impacted the SHA […]
Hotel Ezra Cornell announces speakers
The 89th Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell proudly presents the first of its confirmed speakers for the conference being held March 20-23, 2014: • Abby Murtagh, Executive Director, Food & Beverage, […]
Executive Education Course Offers Back-of-House Access to Trendiest Sites in NYC
Exclusive. Trendy. Fascinating. Explore the New York City vibe for five special days this July while being treated to back-of-house access to some of the Big Apple’s most luxurious hotels […]

Student Showcase
Following his graduation, Nathaniel Rosen will work in Blackstone’s Real Estate Debt Strategies group in New York. Though an English major in the College of Arts and Sciences, Nathaniel supplemented […]
Emerging Middle Class will Define China’s Hospitality, Real-estate Growth
Cornell faculty, international business leaders, Shanghai Vice Mayor Zhao Wen, and other Chinese government officials gathered at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund on April 20 to examine the […]
Real estate students gain skills and industry certifications
The Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF) and the Baker Program in Real Estate teamed up in February to provide students with two valuable hands-on learning opportunities. A total […]
Academic Seminar in Environmental and Urban Economics
The Fall 2012 semester saw the debut of a new seminar series, sponsored by the Center for Real Estate and Finance, the Cornell Economics Department, and the Charles H. Dyson […]
Alumnus Gives $1 Million to Cheri Farrell Scholarship
An anonymous alumnus has made a $1 million gift to enhance the Cheri Farrell Scholarship. The gift was made to honor the influence that Farrell has had on his life […]