Donors & Corporate Partners

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Nolan School

Charles Watson ’99 honors father, supports undergraduate affordability

Former varsity punter and Tropical Smoothie CEO Charles Watson ’99 established an endowed scholarship in honor of his father.

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SC Johnson College

The Intersection of AI and Investing: A Transformational Moment

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in finance—it’s here, reshaping markets, redefining careers, and forcing regulators to catch up.

Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian
Nolan School

Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon

The 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.

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2024 EMI Annual Conference: Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger

The EMI annual conference explored the theme “Innovation and Transformation to Emerge Stronger,” featuring global leaders and expert panels.

Domino's CEO Russell Weiner '90 speaks at a marketing class
Johnson School

Marketing Wisdom, From the Alum Who Helped Turn Domino’s Around

Each year, now-CEO Russell Weiner ’90 comes back to the Hill to speak about the secret sauce behind the pizza chain’s renaissance.

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Nolan School

$11.5M Gift Strengthens Hospitality Research, Teaching

The gift from C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 will support the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration by expanding the Center for Hospitality Research, helping renovate the Grailer Food Labs and providing scholarships.

Cornell Interim President Michael Kotlikoff at Giving Ceremony.
Johnson School

Philanthropy Class Aids Tompkins County Nonprofits

Cornell SC Johnson College students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class tripled grants to local nonprofits.

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Nolan School

Cornell Real Estate Club in New York City

Cornell Real Estate Club trek members travel to New York City to meet with leading industry professionals.

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Nolan School

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.