Giuliani to help CU celebrate 143rd Graduation Weekend

Cornell celebrates its 143rd Graduation Weekend, May 28-29. Rudolph Giuliani will give the Senior Convocation Address May 28, and President David Skorton will deliver the Commencement Address May 29. (May 23, 2011)

Big Idea winner: Solar cell phone charger that only works when malaria net is used

The big winner of the Big Idea competition went to two juniors for a technology-enhanced bed net that helps prevent malaria while using solar power to help residents charge cell phones and run fans. (April 18, 2011)

Cornell students win MIT real estate competition

A team of Johnson School and Program in Real Estate graduate students' analytical skills helped them win a national case competition held at MIT. (April 13, 2011)

Unilever CEO says company will double its growth with sustainable practices

Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, said that his company, which sells in some 180 countries, plans to double its growth while drastically reducing its environmental impact during the Durland lecture April 11. (April 12, 2011)

Johnson launches Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute

Cornell's Johnson School has launched the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute to act as a hub for entrepreneurial research, education and programmatic activities. (April 8, 2011)

Unilever CEO to speak on sustainable business models

Paul Polman, CEO of the multinational conglomerate Unilever, will give the 23rd annual Durland Memorial Lecture in Ives Hall, presented by the Johnson School. (April 7, 2011)

Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration slated for April 14-15

Cornell will celebrate entrepreneurship April 14-15 with hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen, Peter Coors of beer fame and Texas Rangers and United Football League top officials. (April 7, 2011)

Big Idea finalists to pitch their ideas April 15

Twelve finalists will pitch their ideas for products and services in the 'Big IDEA' competition, April 15 at 4 p.m. in the Statler Hotel ballroom. Judges and the audience will choose the winners. (April 6, 2011)

Johnson's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute takes its expertise global

The Johnson School's new Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute led a 10-day program with aspiring innovators from around the world in a collaboration with KAUST in Saudi Arabia. (March 31, 2011)