Study discerns elements of successful diversity training

New School of Hotel Administration research sheds some light on developing training that has a significant impact in addressing stereotyping and other biases in work environments.

College of Business dean ranks most innovative nations

China joined the world’s 25 most-innovative economies, while Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, Finland and Singapore lead the 2016 rankings in the Global Innovation Index.

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.

Frank: Luck looms larger in success than most of us think

Very few successful people would have succeeded if they hadn't been lucky, too, economist Robert H. Frank says in his book, "Success and Luck." He calls on policymakers to create the conditions that put luck on everyone's side.

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.

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.

eHub opens doors to first set of student entrepreneurs

eHub opened earlier this month in Kennedy Hall and houses the offices of Entrepreneurship at Cornell and Blackstone LaunchPad for use by students, faculty and staff interested in entrepreneurship.