Integrity critical for leadership, but executive salaries 'not an overriding issue,' says American Express CEO

In an interview with USA Today reporter David Lieberman on campus April 3, American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault shared thoughts on success, leadership and business strategies.

Undergrad entrepreneurs ready their pitches for Big Idea Competition finals, April 11

Ten undergraduates are vying for prize money in the second Big Idea Competition for their creative business ideas. Watch their pitches and help determine the winners April 11, 4-5:30 p.m., in 196 Beck Center, Statler Hall.

Hotel School students prep for Hotel Ezra Cornell, April 3-6

'Showcasing Hospitality Education Through Student Leadership' is the theme of this year's Hotel Ezra Cornell, now in its 83rd year, and 300 industry leaders and alumni will visit Cornell April 3-6. (March 26, 2008)

Cornell to host USA Today's CEO Forum with American Express chairman, CEO

American Express Chairman and CEO Kenneth I. Chenault and USA Today senior reporter David Lieberman will be on campus April 3 for a forum hosted by Cornell's Johnson School and the School of Hotel Administration. (March 25, 2008)

Chef Michel Roux brings taste of France, via Britain, to Cornell's Statler Hotel

Chef Michel Roux brought three-star French cuisine to the Statler Hotel's Taverna Banfi Feb. 16 as part of Cornell's 19th annual Guest Chefs Series. (Feb. 20, 2008)

Chocolate: Savoring a deeply personal affair

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, Cornell's Jordan Le Bel says all kinds of chocolatey things are available. But the best chocolate is 'the one that gives you the most pleasure at the moment you're eating it.' (Feb. 6, 2008)

Likable Super Bowl ads can boost stock prices, <br /> Cornell and Buffalo researchers find

Super Bowl commercials that TV viewers like can lead to increases in stock purchases and stock prices, according to a study by Cornell and University of Buffalo researchers. (Feb. 1, 2008)

Team Cuisine welomes new transfer students into the kitchen

New transfer students at the Hotel School participated in meal preparation as a team-building exercise Jan. 17 in the food labs at the school. (Jan. 23, 2008)

Merrill Scholars honor influential high school and Cornell teachers

Cornell's Merrill Presidential Scholars Program will honor this week 36 seniors and the high school teachers and university faculty members who made important contributions to the students' lives. (May 21, 2007)