Kate Walsh named dean of School of Hotel Administration

Kate Walsh, MPS ’90, has been named the seventh dean of the School of Hotel Administration, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced June 16. She is the first female dean of the Hotel School and the second alumnus to lead it.

Student work sheds light on hotels' dark side: sex trafficking

A recent School of Hotel Administration graduate is shedding light on a dark side of the hospitality industry: child sex trafficking. Giovanna Cavagnaro ’17 wrote her honors thesis on the largely underreported problem.

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business graduates first class

The inaugural class of Cornell SC Johnson College of Business graduated May 28, celebrating the achievement with family and friends who converged on Ithaca from around the globe.

14 ROTC graduates commissioned as officers

In a joyful ceremony, graduates of ROTC programs received their commissions as junior officers, launching them on military careers.

2017 Merrill scholars honor their teachers and mentors

Thirty-three outstanding seniors were recognized May 24 at the 29th annual Merrill Presidential Scholars Convocation luncheon. They, in turn, recognize a high school teacher and Cornell faculty member who have influenced them.

President Pollack, Joe Biden will highlight Graduation Weekend

Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack's first Commencement address and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's Senior Convocation address highlight Cornell's 149th Commencement Weekend, May 27-28.

Staff graduates are an inspiration to others, president says

At the 21st annual Staff Graduate Reception May 23, President Martha E. Pollack recognized two staff members receiving a Ph.D., 23 receiving a master's degree, and one a Bachelor of Science degree.

Clancy, Kolakowski named 2017 Kaplan Faculty Fellows

Paulette Clancy, the Bodman Professor of Chemical Engineering, and Heather Kolakowski, lecturer in the School of Hotel Administration, won 2017 Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellowships April 25.

Real estate titans talk development in changing world

Students and real estate professionals got a refreshingly honest view of the competitive and contentious world of development April 28 in NYC at a panel discussion.