Faculty

What Investors Should Learn from the Fall of Edtech Unicorn Byju’s
As global investors look at edtech in emerging markets, the promise of doing good while making money is jeopardized by a cautionary tale about Byju’s.

In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis
Richard T. Curtis, beloved senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, passed away June 9, 2024.

From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.

Park Fellows Teach Finance and Investing at Ithaca High School
Cornell MBA students build leadership capability through self-directed service projects, such as teaching high schoolers.

Honoring Diversity and Leadership: The L. Joseph Thomas Suite Dedication
Past and present deans and alumni came together during Reunion 2024 to honor Joe Thomas, Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean Emeritus of the Johnson School.

Chris Marino is Shaping the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders by Paying it Forward
10 Under 10 honoree Chris Marino, MBA ’20, is a head of agency at Google who believes in using marketing as a force for good.

Risa Mish Honored with the 2024 Earl Hill Jr. Faculty Achievement and Diversity Leadership Award
Risa Mish, professor of practice at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, received the award from The Consortium for her outstanding contributions in diversity leadership.

The cost of silence: Financial stress mutes couples’ communication
Dyson and Johnson school researchers found evidence that financial stress plays a significant role in hindering communication between partners about finances.

Icons and Innovators: Cornell Awards Shine Light on Hospitality’s Finest
The 2024 Icon is former IHG CEO Keith Barr ’92 and Innovators are José Andrés and Rob Wilder, founders of José Andrés Group and World Central Kitchen.