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Keep up to date with Hotelies, hospitality education, and industry at large with these stories and updates from the Nolan School.

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Amanda Friedman Creates Concepts, Services, and Products that Make People Smile

10 Under 10 honoree Amanda Friedman oversees design, construction, and development of brand standards for SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls.

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Elizabeth Barrett ’24 Reflects On Her Nolan School Experience

Elizabeth Barrett will always remember how Cornell made her feel like she was capable of achieving anything.

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Recent Grad Sets His Sights on Real Estate Opportunities in the Caribbean

Browne graduated from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Now he aims to bring his expertise back to a region close to his heart.

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100 years of Cornell Hospitality: Alumni Celebrate at Gala

Over 300 alumni of the Nolan School of Hotel Administration walked the red carpet at the 13th annual Icons and Innovators (I&I) Awards gala.

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Elizabeth Blau, MS ’97 Named 2022 Cornell Hospitality Innovator

Elizabeth Blau, MS ’97, founder and chief executive officer of Blau + Associates, is the recipient of the 2022 Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award.

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Alumna Emily Kanders Goldfischer ’92 Builds Community With hertelier

Student interview with Emily Goldfischer ’92, founder and editor-in-chief of hertelier

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Noteworthy: IHG’s Keith Barr ’92 talks to Hotel News Now on growth, tech strategies

Keith Barr ’92, who assumed the CEO position at InterContinental Hotels Group in July 2017, discusses what’s been keeping him busy on the job.