MBA students collaborate across cultures at Cornell Tech Hackathon

130 American and Chinese students came together at Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus in New York City for the third annual Hackathon April 28-29.

Climate-smart production boosts West African rice self-sufficiency

The System for Rice Intensification has significant potential to close the rice production gap in West Africa, according to Cornell researchers.

Tech panel talks about the brave new frontier of NYC transportation

The resurgence in competitive taxi and bike-sharing apps has opened up a new frontier in competitive business, according to a panel held April 21 at Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus.

$50 million investment launches Tata Innovation Center

A $50 million investment from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, will advance Cornell Tech’s mission to create pioneering leaders and technologies for the digital age.

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Empower Equity simplifies energy savings

With a strong start incubating in Cornell’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Empower Equity now offers a new kind of financing, so small- and medium-sized companies, schools and municipalities can use sustainable energy.

Students display entrepreneurial spirit in competitions

More than 100 students who participated in three business competitions and a demonstration embodied the spirit of entrepreneurship at the annual Celebration conference April 18-20.

Durland Lecturer speaks on the value of mentorship in success

Daniel A. D’Aniello, chairman emeritus of the Carlyle Group, delivered the Durland Lecture March 27 on campus.

Wayfair founders share story of company’s rise

The Cornell Entrepreneurs of the Year, Wayfair founders Niraj Shah and Steve Conine, spoke about their time as Cornell students and the rise of their company at a Q&A session April 19.

Law/economics initiative takes on big questions at kickoff conference

The inaugural conference of the Cornell Research Academy of Development, Law and Economics was held April 12 in New York City.