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Climate finance takes center stage at ESG Investing Research Conference
Researchers and practitioners examined efforts to fund the abatement of biodiversity loss at the Cornell ESG Investing Research Conference.

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Hosts ESG Investing Conference
The conference is timely given that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has two new proposed rules targeting ESG investing.

Honoring Professor Howard Bagnall Meek
H.B. Meek was the sole professor of the new Program in Hotel Management when it held its first day of classes at Cornell on September 20, 1922.

Leave your comfort zone to achieve motivation and growth
Developing a skill such as public speaking can be uncomfortable, but new research shows that instead of avoiding discomfort, seeking it out can actually result in better motivation.

Can combining finances lead to long-lasting love?
A new study shows that it pays to pool finances if you’re seeking a higher level of satisfaction, harmony, and commitment in serious relationships.

Ideology impacts who seeks federal benefits
New research finds low-income conservatives are just as likely as liberals to accept federal assistance, so long as there’s a work requirement.

Sense of ‘professionalism’ linked to unethical behavior
Employees or managers who view themselves as more professional are more vulnerable to unethical behavior such as conflicts of interest, study.

Federal laws push food safety stragglers to move forward
Strengthening federal food safety laws keep producers – and those along the supply chain – from lagging behind industry standards to protect consumers.

Frontier, Spirit merger likely to draw DOJ scrutiny
Professor Christopher Anderson says a merger could result in lower prices for travelers due to the airlines’ similar business models.