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

MBA students coach Dyson undergrads consulting for business clients
Edible insect pizza. Healthy yogurt. Fast disposable alternatives. MBA coaches work with undergrad teams consulting for real-world clients on issues that impact society.

Into Uncharted Realms: How Tipping Points Accelerate Climate Change
Climate Finance guest speaker Tim Lenton described titanic risks of climate change brought about by climate tipping points.

Iconic Wines Class Gets Better with Age
“Introduction to Wines” marks 50 years of teaching Cornellians about the finer points of wine.

Cornell Real Estate Club Visits Industry Leaders in Boston
Career trek participants networked with real estate professionals, gained company insights , and learned about the Boston real estate market.

Brown Butter Rises to the Top at Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition
Jonah Gershon ’24 won the eighth annual Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition for his pitch to develop spekld, brown butter in a stick.

U.S. Air Force Veteran and Executive MBA Student Awarded for Continuation of Service
Jennifer Ross was honored with the Cornell Veterans Continuation of Service Award for her continued leadership and service.

Partnership Raises Awareness of Childhood Abuse and Neglect in Vietnam
VinUni and Cornell students contributed to the Vietnam Adverse Childhood Experience Pathfinder project addressing pressing issues for youth in Vietnam.

Hospitality Hackathon Generates Ideas to Improve the Guest Experience
Leveraging real-life data from Hilton, the 63 student participants were asked to develop an “exceptional experience for the hotel guest of the future.”

Allison Herren Lee Addresses the SEC’s Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures Proposal
Speaking remotely, the former SEC commissioner highlighted the interplay of capital markets and clear climate reporting for Climate Finance students.