Alumni

Karl Mistry
Nolan School

Third Cornell alum to lead Toll Brothers to speak on campus

Karl Mistry, MPS-RE ’04 will speak with current students on Feb. 26 as part of the Cornell Real Estate Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series

A gloved hand squeezes dots of sauce around a dish of rice and vegetables.
Nolan School

Nolan School alumni reinvest in culinary education

While patrons relax and enjoy panoramic views of The Ithaca Campus at Establishment, Cornell’s student-run restaurant, the undergraduate head chef leading service in the Grailer Food Lab faces one of the toughest challenges of their education. They call out directions over the clatter of pans and sizzling food, responsible for ensuring quick service, food safety […]

James Meli 2025 Hospitality Business Plan Competition 600×400

Entrepreneur in Residence Spotlight: Meli James ’00

Pillsbury Institute’s longest-serving Entrepreneur in Residence creates resources and opportunities to support Hawaii’s next generation of entrepreneurs

Stockman (center) with the stars of “Heated Rivalry,” Hudson Williams (left) and Connor Storrie. Stockman is wearing the jersey of the show’s fictional Boston Raiders
Johnson School

Meet the alum who helped bring “Heated Rivalry” to TV screens

Justin Stockman, MBA ’09, is an executive producer of the hit series about two male hockey stars

Jason Spillerman judging the 2025 Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition.

Entrepreneur in Residence Spotlight: Jason Spillerman ’92, P ’25

Real estate consultant and entrepreneur Jason Spillerman shares lessons from three decades of building and investing in businesses

Daniel Cane
Dyson School

Blackboard co-founder named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year

Daniel Cane ’98, a member of the SC Johnson College Dean’s Advisory Council, will be honored on campus this spring

Raising a vessel off the seabed and onto a barge for transport.

At the helm: Johnson grad navigates a new era for Resolve Marine

Blending family legacy, innovation, and Cornell talent, Joseph Farrell III, MBA ’16, is tackling global maritime crises.

David Duffield
Johnson School

Largest Gift in Cornell’s History Names David A. Duffield College of Engineering

More than $520 million in combined contributions will establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering

Stephen Ashley posing outside on the Cornell campus
Johnson School

Historic gift from MBA alum endows new school

Gift from Stephen B. Ashley ’62, MBA ’64 endows the Cornell CALS Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment