Ceridwyn King named dean of Nolan School

Ceridwyn King has been named as the new Dimond Family Dean of the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

Northeast farmers could profit from grass-fed beef if they expand, join forces

A new analysis finds that grass-fed beef can compete with grain-fed beef in New York state and New England, particularly if production is scaled up.

Why trade wars land harder in some states

New research shows the American economy behaves less like a single market than a patchwork of highly specialized local systems.

Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits

Can serendipity be “harnessed?” Researchers think that reflecting on unintended outcomes, both positive and negative, can lead to more and better ideation.

Tech that matters: EBT cards increase SNAP participation

The study is the first to combine monthly state-level EBT information with monthly household SNAP participation data.

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April podcast features Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year Dan Cane ‘98

The April Startup Cornell podcast features a chat with Dan Cane ’98, this year’s Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Student-veterans create resource fair for local parents

The fair, organized by a master’s student and her partner, distributed $62,000 in free supplies to 180 local families.

The enthusiasm penalty: Why motivated employees get overburdened

Researchers found that managers routinely choose the more motivated employee for extra work even when it negatively impacted employee performance and well‑being.

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Why Americans think they won’t benefit from Social Security

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business research reveals that most Americans misinterpret what happens when Social Security funds reach zero, and the way information is presented plays a significant role in this confusion.