Entrepreneurship programs partner with nonprofit to promote upstate startups

Two Cornell entrepreneurship programs have partnered with a nonprofit to support the creation of a social network for advancing high-growth entrepreneurship in upstate New York. (June 25, 2010)

Mental health issues contribute to 'safe' investing

A paper co-authored by Cornell economist Vicki Bogan suggests that mental health issues or substance abuse in a household may have an effect on investment decisions and management of retirement assets. (June 24, 2010)

Kindness is free and turns a profit, business guru Tom Peters '64 says in Olin Lecture

Good business is the result of kindness, courtesy and sweating the details, Tom Peters '64 said in the Olin Lecture given June 11 at Bailey Hall. (June 12, 2010)

Hewlett-Packard, Cornell reach settlement in patent case

On June 4, Cornell and Hewlett-Packard Corp. agreed to settle their legal differences out of court. The dispute centered on the legal responsibility to pay reasonable royalties on patented technology. (June 9, 2010)

Dyson family gift establishes Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management

Cornell President David Skorton announced that $25 million from the family of John Dyson '65 will establish a new school - the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. (June 8, 2010)

Temps feed job insecurity among regular workers, ILR research shows

The presence of temporary workers can cause ill effects in the permanent workers with whom they work, according to ILR School research. (May 21, 2010)

ILR course led to internship, law school for Grace Guichardo

Professor Michael Gold's labor and employment law class influenced student Grace Guichardo '10 to explore human resources and law. (May 12, 2010)

Sustainability index could help hotel managers compete

Researchers from Cornell and Boston University have developed a standard measurement of expenses for energy and supplies to be used as a sustainability gauge for the hotel industry. (May 11, 2010)

Don't forget that NetID: Library databases available to alumni

Cornell University Library is now offering alumni unlimited access to three electronic databases featuring the latest news and research in business and hospitality and on a variety of academic topics.