Students

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.

Dairy Innovation Program Nurtures the Cream of the Crop
For SC Johnson College entrepreneurship lecturer Ken Rother, Cornell’s Dairy Runway Program is “very Socratic”–a dialogue to road-test suppositions.

Saratoga Springs Business Leader Receives NYS Hometown Alumni Award
Jim Mastrianni, MBA ’06, is the 12th recipient of the Cornell New York State Hometown Alumni Award.

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.

From Music to Amazon and Back: A Q&A with Alexander Horowitz, MBA ’23
Career Corner: Marketing executive Alexander Horowitz pivoted from music and tech marketing to Amazon’s last-mile business—then segued back to music.

Trade Titans: The Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on Global Economics
US-China trade tensions are restructuring global economics, driving supply chain shifts, and prompting scrutiny of European tech investment.