Faculty

New York Outcomes Fund Spurs, Supports Growers’ Sustainability Efforts
Research on financial incentives in agriculture by SC Johnson College professor John Tobin-de la Puente informed the fund’s approach.

Johnson School Announces 2025 Alumni Award Winners
The Johnson School will honor four graduates with distinguished alumni awards on May 8 in New York City at this year’s Big Red Bash.

Adopting AI Means Adapting Business Models
The Cornell Executive MBA Alumni Summit challenged attendees to move beyond the hype and examine how AI technology is fundamentally reshaping industries.

Boosting mental muscle leads to better performance
A new study from SC Johnson College explores the concept of “cognitive endurance,” defined as the ability to sustain performance in cognitive tasks over time.

Cindy Estis Green ’79 Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Innovator
The award will be presented to the CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs, LLC, on June 3, 2025 in New York City.

Poets and Quants Ranks Dyson School No. 2 Among Business Programs
Poets and Quants’ ranking of the Dyson School rose four points to its highest position to date of No. 2, with a composite score of 98.9 out of 100.

Impact Funds Offer a Lower-Risk Proposition for Private Markets
Based on a new benchmark that analyzes risk exposure and performance, impact funds hold their own against conventional funds.

Enabling Hotel Guests to Customize Their Rooms Fosters Customer Loyalty
Hotel guests who can customize their rooms by selecting layout, snack bar offerings, and pillow softness are more likely to become loyal customers.

Dimond Family Gift to Support Nolan School Scholarships
A $13 million endowment from the Dimond family will fund scholarships at the Nolan Hotel School.