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

Hotel Ezra Cornell 98 Set for April 20-22
Equity and sustainability will be front and center for the 98th annual Hotel Ezra Cornell, the student-run hospitality business conference.

Dual Threat: Cornell Big Red Quarterback Jameson Wang’s Balancing Act
Starting quarterback Jameson Wang ’25 has found a home at Schoellkopf Field and at the Nolan School. Here’s how he stays in the zone.

First Career Trek to JP Morgan and Blackstone NYC Offices for Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate (DAIRE)
DAIRE members make first career trek to JP Morgan and Blackstone in NYC with the support of CREF

From Students to Eye-Witnesses: Undergrads Reflect on NYC Employment Arbitration
Students recently had the unique opportunity to experience an arbitration first-hand in New York City.

Hot air balloon hotel concept wins international competition
Four MMH students won the Sustainability Hospitality Challenge for their business plan for “NIMBUS,” a carbon-neutral, hot air balloon hotel room.

Contestants Cash In on a Case for Cannabis
Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition showcases marketable business ideas, polished presentations, expert feedback, and $5,000 in seed funding.

Students Envision New Programs for “Workcation” Guests at Hospitality Hackathon
Students from across Cornell proposed new programs aimed at delivering exceptional experiences for the hotel guest of the future.

Research: The State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Hospitality industry
Cornell Nolan Hotel School Professor leads on first benchmarking DEI hospitality study

Meet Our New Faculty: Meng Qi
Meet Meng Qi, one of the newest faculty members from across the SC Johnson College of Business, and learn about her area of expertise, research focus, courses she will be teaching, and other interests.