Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

Cornell’s expertise in research, technology and business education translates into meaningful impacts in communities around the world. Our mission extends beyond the classroom, helping entrepreneurs access the research and mentorship they need to start and grow successful businesses.


‘Lifting and shifting’ workers is not always the best answer

New research examines if internal mobility is good or bad for a business.

Semlitz Fellowship builds bridges between sustainability science and business

The Semlitz Family Sustainability Fellows program brings together MBA and early career science students to strengthen the intersection between sustainability science and business decision making.

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Amplifying the beet: New tech makes for crunchier snacks

"Better-for-you" snacks are all the rage. New tech from Cornell food scientists may give beets their time to shine.

2025 Year in Review

Cornell’s impact was felt near and far, from the lacrosse fields to research labs and beyond in a turbulent 2025.

Celebrating the journey with our December A&S grads

Three A&S grads share their journeys through Cornell.

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Navigators help high-risk students graduate, earn more

A program whose coordinators connect struggling students with academic and social services improves test scores, attendance, disciplinary issues, college enrollment and earnings.

Hauwa Otori ’08 spreads the stories of under-resourced entrepreneurs

Hauwa Otori ‘08 is the guest on the new episode of Startup Cornell. She's the creator of the Founders International Network and host of the Building Black podcast, which shares stories about the experiences of under-resourced entrepreneurs from around the globe.

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Five Questions for Chris Anderson

In a recent article, “The Perils of Algorithmic Pricing,” Christopher Anderson of the Nolan Hotel School and a co-author discussed why pricing algorithms matter for a variety of industries. 

Philanthropy class awards $60,000 to Tompkins County nonprofits

Nineteen Tompkins County nonprofits received a combined $60,000 in grants this month, thanks to graduate students in a philanthropic leadership class that teaches the value of giving.