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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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Dyson School

Grand Challenges Impact Competition Winner Protects Rural Artisans in India

The Grand Challenges Impact Competition on November 14 showcased community-engaged learning projects that build business for a better world.

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SC Johnson College

Cornell Energy Connection Encourages Collaboration and Resilience Amid Uncertainty

The 15th annual Cornell Energy Connection convened experts and students on energy transition approaches and careers.

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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.

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Johnson School

Exploring the Family’s Role in Reducing the Racial Gap in Entrepreneurship

PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Qian Wang examines the impact of demographics on entrepreneurship.

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SC Johnson College

China’s Domestic AI Competition Heats Up

Top-tier talent, government support, and a strong domestic market position China to potentially become the AI leader.

Cornell Interim President Michael Kotlikoff at Giving Ceremony.
Johnson School

Philanthropy Class Aids Tompkins County Nonprofits

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

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Nolan School

Future Real Estate Leaders Shine at Cornell’s International Case Competition

Move forward on a $98M deal – or not? Students defended their proposals at Cornell’s International Real Estate Case Competition on Nov. 15 in NYC.

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SC Johnson College

Business Students Uphold Tradition of Generosity

Every day, students at the SC Johnson College of Business experience the effect of alumni generosity, from the buildings where they study to the projects that prepare them for global leadership. Thanksgiving week in the United States provides an opportunity for reflection and gratitude for our community’s tradition of paying it forward. Students, grateful for […]

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Nolan School

Nolan Team Takes First Place at Hospitality Sustainability Competition in Dubai

Three Nolan MMH students earned top honors for their concept, PYRO, a machine converting food scraps into biofuel for cooking.