To study the U.S. military's approaches toward promoting economic development in conflict zones, Johnson School professor Mark Milstein was recently awarded $100,000 from the Social Equity Venture Fund. (Feb. 26, 2008)
On Oct. 24, "Education in America: What Do We Do Now?" featured a keynote address by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, remarks by SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, and a panel discussion with Bush and Zimpher moderated by President David Skorton.
A panel of New York City startup executives spoke to Cornell students Feb. 1 to advise on the pros and cons of working for new or established companies. (Feb. 3, 2012)
Cornell president David Skorton will co-chair a regional economic development council tasked by Gov. Cuomo with stimulating and aiding businesses to grow. (July 29, 2011)
Entrepreneur Rob Ryan passed along some ground rules for successful entrepreneurs during a talk Oct. 26. The event, part of the Moses and Loulu Seltzer Lecture series, drew more than 200 people. (Nov. 2, 2009)
The high price of food and unstable prices worldwide are issues requiring separate solutions, economists Chris Barrett and Marc Bellemare argue in a new article in Foreign Affairs. (July 14, 2011)
The Cornell Venture Challenge, formerly the Business Idea Competition, is sponsored by BR Ventures and rewards unique business ideas with a top prize of $10,000. Entries are being accepted through March 1. (Feb. 10, 2009)
Soumitra Dutta, a professor of business and technology and founder and faculty director of a new-media and technology innovation lab at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France, will become the 11th dean of Johnson July 1. (Jan. 9, 2012)
Nellie J. Brown, director of the ILR School's Workplace Health and Safety Programs, discusses how to keep the workplace safe and prevent on-the-job violence. (Sept. 29, 2009)