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.

Kate Walsh is interim dean of School of Hotel Administration

Kate Walsh, MPS ’90, associate professor of organizational management, has been named interim dean of the School of Hotel Administration. She will begin a two-year term July 1.

$25M gift supports new MBA center in Collegetown

Johnson alumnus David Breazzano's gift, one of the largest donations ever to business education at Cornell, supports the classroom and office building being built on Dryden Road, as well as faculty excellence.

Student success will mean College of Business success

Student success is the paramount goal of the College of Business Dean Soumitra Dutta told students May 11. "Your success is our success, not just on the job market upon graduation, but long term in your careers," he said.

With faculty structure proposed, College of Business advances

With the help of nearly 100 committee members from across campus and with faculty governance proposed, the College of Business is beginning to take shape. College leaders reported on progress to faculty and staff May 10.

Dutta: Planning for College of Business is 'on track'

The Cornell College of Business is on track to launch in the coming academic year, said Dean Soumitra Dutta. Open forums about next steps will be held over the next two weeks for faculty, staff, students and alumni.