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Johnson BusinessFeed

How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism

New research from Johnson Professor Kristina Rennekamp uncovers attitudes about CEO gender, responses to activism, and investor behavior.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Reminiscences of a Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge Participant

Henry Beyrich ’26 describes his team’s experience preparing for and presenting at the 2024 Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge.

Peter Nolan standing behind a podium and speaking as he gestures with his hands.
Nolan BusinessFeed

Stay Curious and Build “Social Muscles,” Says Nolan School Namesake

Nolan School namesake Peter Nolan offered students a glimpse into his success and nuggets of wisdom as a Nolan Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Messaging May Overcome Bias Against Gene-Edited Foods

Consumers are less resistant to gene-edited ingredients when they learn about the technology’s health and environmental benefits.

Three women and two men seated at the front of a room at a table draped with an SC Johnson College of Business banner.
SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Future Directions in Sustainable Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality

SC Johnson College of Business experts offered fresh perspectives on shifting travel and tourism toward more sustainable practices during Climate Week NYC.

Side-by-side, individual photos of Gorges Ventures founders Matheus Lelis, MBA ’25, Megan Shkolyar ’20, MBA ’25, and Albert Charles, MBA ’25.
Johnson BusinessFeed

Gorges Ventures Fund Hits the Mark with Students and Entrepreneurs

A new student-managed and financed investment club launched by Johnson School MBAs will invest in startups founded by Cornell University students.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas

New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Angus Hildreth explores how the quality and strength of one’s loyalty to another can be influenced by the willingness to support an indirect tie.

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Nolan BusinessFeed

Hospitality Hackathon Embraces AI to Improve the Guest Experience

Students from across campus spent two days creating proposals designed to help hotels deliver an exceptional experience for the guest of the future.

Rod Rotondi, Tiffany Washington, MBA ’12, and Eric Zilber ’16 discuss the importance of cultivating range with Suzanne Shu, dean of faculty and research at the SC Johnson College of Business.
Dyson BusinessFeed

SC Johnson College Panel Discusses ‘Expanding Your Range’

Your career can thrive when your path is not linear, says a panel of SC Johnson College alumni and business leaders.