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

Employees crowdsource to boost social justice donations
Assistant Professor Jamie Perry says matching contributions is one way companies can show their employees they know what’s going on right now.

How business schools can help retool the economy for a post-pandemic world
The School of Hotel Administration’s expertise is helping the hospitality industry implement best practices in a new COVID-19 pandemic reality.

Starbucks closing stores and shifting operations amid COVID-19
Professor Alex Susskind Starbucks says Starbucks’ mobile order and pick up options will help people get back into having their daily Starbucks.

Coveted SHA senior prize renamed to honor “consummate Hotelie” Phil Miller ’83
SHA awarded the first Philippus Miller III CHS Hotelie for Life Senior Prize to Chloe Jones ’20

New restaurants are mad crazy to be opening right now — or are they?
Lecturer Lilly Jan says it might not be ideal to open up a new restaurant right now, but wouldn’t call it crazy.

As cruise industry prepares to sail, choppy waters are ahead
Associate Professor Robert Kwortnik believes the cruise industry will be making some long-term changes to get back on its feet post-COVID.

Coronavirus: is this the end of the line for cruise ships?
Not having to follow U.S. or E.U. regulations, Associate Professor Robert Kwortnik says cruise lines that register in tax havens keep costs down.

How to conduct a job search and position yourself for career success during COVID-19
Career Management Center professionals and alumni offer tips to help you optimize your job search and career in 2020 and beyond.

What’s it like to go on vacation during a pandemic? I went to a newly reopened resort to find out.
Professor Linda Canina, academic director of the Center for Hospitality Research, says a challenge for hospitality is balancing cleanliness and atmosphere.