Student Voices & Experiences

The Student Voice: Meet Luke Verzella ’23
Luke Verzella ’23 is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in hotel administration at the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration. He is also minoring in real estate.

Student Insights: The 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference
Kate Nguyen, MBA ’23 shares her experience at the 12th Annual MBA Women in Investing Conference, held virtually for the second time.

Building a Sustainable Future: How Hotels are Blending Design and Technology for a Greener Tomorrow
The global hotel construction pipeline has reached a record high, and consumers are asking developers and brands to consider sustainable construction and design initiatives.

The Cruise Industry Faces Challenges with Optimism
Experts and industry leaders joined Dean Kate Walsh to discuss factors in restarting the cruise industry, in the wake of COVID-19.

My sustainability internship quest: Marketing with Ecolab
Natalie Gonzalez, MBA ‘22 writes about her commitment to and her thought process behind finding a meaningful sustainability summer internship.

Your Restaurant’s Digital Front Door: Leveraging Digital Marketing for Success
Allison Page, Jillian Ressler, and Amy Woolen joined Professor Asís Martínez-Jerez to discuss the challenges and potential of digital marketing for restaurants.

Excitement and Readiness Accompanied the 2021 National HR in Hospitality Conference
National HR in Hospitality Conference took place September 21 to September 23, 2021 at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, CA

Park Perspectives: Becoming a more compassionate leader through better listening
Valerie Hanke, Two-Year MBA ’23, dives deeper into the leadership skill of compassion and how it relates to active listening.

The Student Voice: Meet Dana Birke ’23
Dana Birke ’23 is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in hotel administration at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.