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SC Johnson College

Entrepreneurship Education Builds on Strengths, Enters New Era

Gregory Ray, PhD ’14, will become the Don and Margi Berens Professor of Entrepreneurship, and later this year Steven Gal ’90 will retire.

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Nolan School

Cheesecake Mogul Alan Rosen ’91 Oversees a Comfort-Food Empire

The Hotelie is CEO of Junior’s—the iconic NYC eatery where his grandfather’s recipe still rules the dessert menu.

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Johnson School

New Book Explores the Act of Defiance

Sah has written, “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” a book that reveals why people need to develop more agency and change the world.

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Johnson School

In 2025, Avoid ‘Specialness Spirals’ (and Practice Self-Gifting)

The Johnson School’s Jacqueline Rifkin offers insights on why waiting too long to use a present may mean getting less joy from it.

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Johnson School

15th WIN Conference: Fostering Community

Ekta Kumar, MBA ’25 recounts her experience meeting women leaders in the investing profession and connecting with students from across the country at the 15th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.

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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Johnson School

Johnson School Increases Emphasis on Sustainability and AI for Two-Year MBAs

The Johnson School Two-Year MBA will require sustainability coursework, add AI tools and models to existing courses, and expand experiential learning.

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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.

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Johnson School

Philanthropy Class Aids Tompkins County Nonprofits

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