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)

Statler Hotel guest rooms get a modern makeover

The Statler Hotel has completed a major renovation of its 153 guest rooms - the most ambitious décor and amenities upgrade since the hotel opened its doors in 1989. (May 10, 2010)

Pillsbury, Wackernagel named Rhodes professors

Venture capitalist Lee Pillsbury '69 and sustainability advocate Mathis Wackernagel have been appointed as Frank H.T. Rhodes Class of '56 Professors at Cornell for three-year terms. (April 26, 2010)

Students showcase storm water design on Earth Day in NYC

A team of Cornell undergraduates has been chosen to showcase its design of a sustainable solution to New York City's storm water runoff problem at the Museum of the City of New York April 22. (April 21, 2010)

Autism, breast-feeding, robotics: Cornell seniors display their research projects at expo

Fifty seniors, funded by the Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars program, discussed their undergraduate research projects at the annual Senior Expo April 14. (April 19, 2010)

Expert: Cut health care costs by focusing on palliative care

Focus more on care and less on disease treatment in the elderly to cut health care costs, said Robert Martensen, National Institutes of Health, in the Sick in America keynote address, April 12. (April 14, 2010)

Student-run Hotel Ezra Cornell is 'just a magical time'

'Opportunities for Innovation in the Down Economy' was the theme for Hotel Ezra Cornell, a student-run event that brings together hospitality leaders, alumni and students. (April 13, 2010)

Hotel School group helps to market Zambia as tourist spot

Zambian leaders have engaged six School of Hotel Administration students and Robert Kwortnik, associate professor of service marketing, as branding and marketing consultants. (April 13, 2010)

$1M Hilton Foundation grant will support hotel students

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Scholarship will cover two years of tuition for 10 to 50 Hotel School students each year. (April 6, 2010)