Faculty

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Nolan School

Dos Amigos Founder Jorge Bouras Believes in Business Making Life Better

10 Under 10 honoree Jorge Carlos Bouras is an entrepreneur and Cali-Mex cook who believes in helping his employees to reach their goals.

headshot of James Minas.
Johnson School

Meet Our New Faculty: James Minas

James Minas joins the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management as a new lecturer of Operations, Technology, and Information Management.

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Nolan School

Going Down: Drop In Rankings Matters More Than A Rise

People love rankings, but do they really mean that much? Sometimes they do, according to new Cornell research.

Jamie Kim repping her products at a food industry trade show.
Nolan School

Hotelie’s Granola Goes from Dorm Delicacy to Grocery Staple

Infused with novel flavors—including rosemary, matcha, chai, and even black truffle—the brand is a hit at Whole Foods and beyond.

headshot of Martin Wiernperger.
Johnson School

Meet Our New Faculty: Martin Wiernsperger

Martin Wiernsperger joins the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management as a new assistant professor of accounting.

Image of Nina Bachich in a wheelchair during one of her travels.
Nolan School

I’m a Wheelchair User—and Despite the Obstacles, I Love to Travel

Navigating the world with a spinal cord injury has given me a distinct perspective on my chosen field: hospitality.

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Nolan School

Manager Visits Heighten Workers’ Motivation, Productivity

When a company’s “big boss” pays a visit to observe and connect with workers on the front lines, research shows it leads to increased productivity.

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Johnson School

The ‘Knowledge Curse’: More Isn’t Necessarily Better

Can an increase in knowledge ever be a bad thing? Yes, says economics professor Kaushik Basu and a colleague.

Image of Jonathan Tamayo ’08 in a casino after winning the World Series of Poker
Nolan School

Hotelie Wins Poker’s Shiniest Crown

It’s actually a bejeweled bracelet—and Jonathan Tamayo ’08 earned it in July, when he became the game’s 2024 world champ