Going down: Drop in rankings matters more than a rise

People love rankings, but do they really mean that much? Sometimes they do, depending on several factors including the availability of other information, according to new Cornell research.

Kotlikoff to new students: Embrace the ‘freedom and responsibility’ of Cornell

First-year and transfer students gathered Aug. 25 at Schoellkopf Field for New Student Convocation, where they were encouraged to pursue their ambitions while upholding the shared values of the community.

Navigating DEI in a post-affirmative action landscape

Cornell Nolan School professor David Sherwyn engages Paul Wagner, chief financial officer of Stokes Wagner, and Holly Lawson, Noble Hotels and Resorts’ senior vice president of human resources, in a discussion corporate DEI programs.

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Cornell team hopes judges say ‘Yes!’ to Nonna’s Nopales gnocchi

Cornell IFT team goes to Chicago with their Nonna’s Nopales futuristic food product – gnocchi made from superfood cactus paddles.

Have fun: Leaving product promotions to chance has benefits

Research by Alexander Fulmer ’15 of the Nolan School found that for certain types of products, consumers prefer the use of chance in selecting products to promote rather than more traditional, intentional methods.

Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired them

At a luncheon on May 21, 42 Merrill Scholars celebrated the mentors who had the greatest influence on their early education and the Cornell faculty or staff members who contributed most significantly to their college experience.

Faculty Cooking Throw Down dishes up camaraderie

Teams of faculty members tested their culinary skills by preparing an entree featuring sea bass and a secret ingredient.

Collaboration reimagines shopping mall as wellness hub

Faculty and students joined community members, nonprofit leaders and Cayuga Health System representatives April 12-13 to explore a new vision for The Shops at Ithaca Mall focused on health equity.

A culture of intrapreneurship: 3 practices for organizational innovation

Expert faculty from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and ILR School share tactics organizations can use to integrate innovation throughout their operations.

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