National association recognizes Dyson extension educators

Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management extension educators Bobbie Severson and Dan Welch were honored for their service in July by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

The nuances of 'buy the rumor, sell the news'

Recently, a trio of researchers studied patterns of buying and selling by different categories of traders in the days before and after analysts issued buy or sell recommendations for specific stocks.

Cornell leases three floors in midtown Manhattan

Cornell has signed a multiyear lease on the second, fourth and fifth floors of 45 West 57th St. in Manhattan. The space, located near Central Park, will be used for academic purposes and events for alumni and students.

Female entrepreneurs can say 'show me the money' a little louder

Using data from “Shark Tank,” economist Sharon Poczter found that women entrepreneurs got about half as much funding for their startups as men – but only because they asked for less. The takeaway? Ask and you shall receive.

College of Business dean ranks top networked countries

According to the Global Information Technology Report 2016, co-authored by Dean Soumitra Dutta, seven countries are excelling at reaping economic benefits from investments in information and communications technologies.

Cornell begins 'a new era of business education'

Cornell University has begun “a new era of business education,” with the launch of the College of Business July 1, Dean Soumitra Dutta said.

Edward McLaughlin named interim dean of the Dyson School

A faculty member since 1983, McLaughlin is senior associate director of the Dyson School. He will become Dyson's interim David J. Nolan Dean starting July 1, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced.

Business college will launch July 1; 'quick wins' on tap for 2016

The College of Business will make business education at Cornell better, not just bigger, Dean Soumitra Dutta said during Reunion festivities. He hosted the talk "Cornell College of Business: Update and Next Steps."

Accounting scholar Mark Nelson named dean of Johnson

Mark Nelson, Cornell professor of accounting, has been named the 12th dean of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. He will begin his five-year term as the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean July 1.