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Alums launch company to streamline cash flow processes

The newest podcast from Entrepreneurship at Cornell features the founders of Tabs.

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China’s pollution declines came at a cost

China’s Scientific Outlook on Development program, which tied local leaders’ job performance evaluations to environmental quality improvements, had negative impacts on the country's agricultural economy, researchers found.

Speeding up a manual process helps Cornell recover $100,000

A two-semester collaboration between the Cornell AI Innovation Hub, graduate students and the Cornell Treasury Operations team transformed a time‑consuming, manual investigation process into a tool that helps staff process cryptic payments.

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Workers with temporary protected status aid NYS’s economy, society

Central Americans with the status make signification contributions to New York’s economy and civic and political organizations, an ILR School report says.

From Marine Corps to Cornell Tech: Harold Reed’s next mission in tech leadership

During nine years in the United States Marine Corps, Harold Reed was responsible for complex systems, high-stakes decisions, and the people behind them.

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East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought

Expanding broccoli production on the East Coast and outside of California can help stabilize fresh produce supply chains that are vulnerable to water shortages. 

Matt Marx named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement

Marx will establish and serve as inaugural director of the Cornell Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, to boost university efforts to commercialize breakthrough scientific discoveries.

AI is changing expectations for MBA graduates

While MBA job prospects are expected to remain stable in the near future, new hires will be held to higher standards inside rapidly evolving workplaces.

Women negotiate as effectively as men – but leave people happier

Men and women achieve similar economic outcomes in negotiations, but female negotiators foster stronger interpersonal relationships.