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Alan Merten, former Johnson dean, dies at 78
Alan G. Merten, who served as the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management from 1989 to 1996, died May 21, 2020.
Explainer: How ending Hong Kong’s ‘special status’ could affect U.S. companies
Professor Eswar Prasad says that Hong Kong is a ‘hot-button’ economic and political issue for China, and could lead to further strained relations with the U.S.
Late-night teamwork, Battle of the Brands, a musical goodbye, and more
Johnson’s graduates in the Class of 2020 share their favorite Cornell memories. Congratulations to our newest business management leaders!
The Rundown: Highlights from the week of May 18
Expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.
Alumni and students create tech-focused responses to challenges of COVID-19
New tech-focused ventures and inventions include virtual medical guidance, 3D-printed PPEs, data tracking, smart masks, and more.
Emerging economies faring worse in coronavirus crisis
Professor Andrew Karolyi says in two and a half months, four times as much money left emerging markets as did in the Great Recession.
MBA Exchange 2020: Preparing to live in the moment
Colin Lang, MBA ’20, shares his goals and experiences studying and travelling abroad in the MBA Exchange program with the London School of Economics (LSE).
Interning at PepsiCo: More than a can of soda (pop)
Taylor Hogenkamp, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on his time as a supply chain and procurement intern at PepsiCo and its connections to the SGE immersion.
Each pandemic comes with its share of innovations
Professor Vishal Gaur describes the difficulty hoteliers are having in navigating the current COVID-19 crisis.