Nolan School
Keep up to date with Hotelies, hospitality education, and industry at large with these stories and updates from the Nolan School.

Investing at Cornell theme launches campus-wide Investing Ideas Forum
Five teams participated in Investing at Cornell’s first Investment Ideas Forum, including undergraduate and graduate students from across Cornell.

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.

“Together” at the 96th Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell
HEC 96 student leaders reflect on this year’s virtual conference weekend and their experiences as board members of the annual SHA tradition.

Alumni Mark and Brian Canlis Pivot During a Pandemic and Flourish
Canlis restaurant owners practice flexibility to thrive and flourish during pandemic.

Students serving students
Operating under the ethos of ‘students serving students,’ SHA’s Dean’s Student Advisory Board represents the student perspective.

SHA working with hospitality foundation to strengthen DE&I for the industry
Dean Kate Walsh is collaborating with other industry leaders to ensure the future of the industry is as diverse as the customers it serves.

19th Annual Labor & Employment Law Roundtable: Session 3
The third session of the 19th Annual Labor & Employment Law Roundtable focused on the plaintiffs’ perspective.

Center for Hospitality Research hosts panel with industry leaders on customer social engagement
Faculty and industry experts convened for a virtual keynote to explore how guest surveys can increase customer satisfaction and engagement.

Student Voices: Meet AJ Mackey SHA ’23
Mackey is pursuing a BS in Hotel Administration in hopes of a career as a real estate developer in the theme park and tourism industry.