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Persistence, focus on tech makes US ‘serial acquirers’ different

Andrew Karolyi, dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and colleagues found that even the least-successful U.S. serial acquirers will continue to make deals, persisting in spite of less-than-stellar announcement-day returns.

Reunion event highlights entrepreneurship’s impact on campus

A reunion event focused on entrepreneurship brought more than 75 alumni together in the eHub space on the first floor of Kennedy Hall.

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Kanvas Biosciences raises $48 million to advance microbiome cancer therapies

Kanvas Biosciences announced a $48 million Series A funding round, which will support a clinical trial later this year for the company’s lead cancer immunotherapy treatment. 

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Climate change and wine grapes: Go, stay or change?

As the planet warms, wine-growing regions face an uncertain future. Should they double-down on what they grow or do something entirely different?

Wall Street pressure can help companies sharpen their focus

New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business reveals that pressure to meet earnings targets may push companies to drop weak products and focus on what they do best.

Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit focuses on the foundational research behind AI’s rapid progress

On May 27, nearly 300 researchers, industry leaders, and nonprofit innovators gathered at Cornell Tech for the inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit.

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Econometrics + AI conference to be held June 16-17

The 2026 Econometric Society Interdisciplinary Frontier: Economics and AI+Machine Learning Meeting will feature keynote talks, a panel discussion, and presentations from some of the sharpest minds in economics and AI.

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A&S seniors celebrate their extraordinary journeys

As the class of 2026 graduates in Arts & Sciences, we celebrate their extraordinary journeys. 

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Where tech meets tradition: Cornell MBAs graduate

Cornell MBA students unite tech and business across campuses.

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