2008 Headlines
First-Year MBA Students Shine in Capstone Event
Integrative Case Competition requires students to draw from all they've learned in first semester of their MBA studies
December 18, 2008
Fried Fellowships 2008-09 named
Six second year students recognized for academic achievement and leadership
December 17, 2008
Nolan Scholarship brings veterans to the Johnson School
$1 million gift from Stephanie and Peter Nolan helps military recruitment efforts
December 16, 2008
Johnson School Takes Largest Class of Cayuga MBA Fund Portfolio Managers
32 students direct $14 million hedge fund and predict S&P 500 next summer
December 9, 2008
Grant from Intel Gives Johnson School's Parker Center for Investment Research More Computing Power
Expands number of computers and monitors, facilitating greater usage of the Parker Center
December 8, 2008
Johnson School Students Win UNC's Alpha Challenge Performance Award
Stock picks yield 97% return in the year since the competition
November 25, 2008
HANYS/Cornell Leadership Academy Concludes Inaugural Program
Health Care Leaders From Across New York Earn Cornell Certificates
November 25, 2008
Students beat market managing $14 million Cayuga Fund
At Cornell, students can learn to appreciate wine, build robots and even raise livestock in the tropics. But only a select few get to handle $14 million of other people's money.
November 24, 2008
Like a Trail of Bread Crumbs, Corporate Executives often Leave Clues of Fraud
New financial model by Johnson School assistant professor tracks accounting practices to predict the likelihood that a company will engage in fraud
November 19, 2008
Seth Flowerman emerges as one of the top three student entrepreneurs in the world in The Entrepreneurs' Organization's Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
Takes third place and the Social Impact Award for his company, Career Explorations, LLC.
November 17, 2008
Johnson School Students Place Second in Tepper's International Case Competition
Team addressed a real-world operations and global supply chain issue and led the pack in the question and answer session
November 13, 2008
Johnson School Places Second at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management National MBA Human Capital Case Competition
Diverse team of students analyzed business and human capital implications for the merger of two companies
November 13, 2008
Cornell University Offers New Sustainability Course with Hospitality Industry Focus
Johnson School Joins School of Hotel Administration and HEI Hotels & Resorts Collaborate to Give Students Practical Experience
November 13, 2008
Johnson School Announces Winners of 7th Annual Stock Pitch Competition
Tuck School of Business takes top honors
November 13, 2008
Logitech to acquire SightSpeed Inc., a Big Red Ventures portfolio company
The acquisition is a significant exit for the Johnson School's Big Red Ventures
November 3, 2008
AMA journal publishes study showing evidence of a major environmental trigger for autism
Michael Waldman lead author on peer-reviewed research that highlights need for further study
November 3, 2008
William Weldon to Presented Durland Memorial Lecture on November 13
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson to speak on leadership and company values
October 30, 2008
MBA Students Make Predictions Amidst Turmoil
Johnson School Hosts 7th Annual Stock Pitch Competition
October 28, 2008
Johnson School Promotes e-Recruitment Strategy
Interactive viewbook saves money and provides customizable, rich-media tool for prospective students
October 21, 2008
Business@Cornell launches with Market Crisis Unraveled, From Wall Street to Main Street
Tune in to the live webcast at 3:00 pm on October 23 to gain perspective from three faculty experts
October 21, 2008
Jarrow's Work in Derivatives Published
Book compiles his work in derivatives and credit-risk modeling, even as mortgage-backed derivatives take center stage
October 13, 2008
Johnson School listed in Top 10 Business Schools With the Best Career Prospects
MSN Encarta Online
October 13, 2008
The Financial Crisis: Implications for Washington, Wall Street, and Main Street
Robert Andolina joined an interdisciplinary discussion featuring Cornell faculty from business, economics, and government on Oct. 1
October 3, 2008
Dean Joseph Thomas interviewed on Sky Radio
Listen to him speak about the Johnson School's four MBA programs, performance learning, and what makes the school unique
October 1, 2008
Daniel Hesse, MBA '77, CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp.
Hesse speaks on "The Leader's Role in Building the Brand" on October 2nd
September 26, 2008
Market Chaos Unraveled
Professors Bob Jarrow and Maureen O'Hara and Senior Lecturer Rich Marin presented their interpretation of the current, unprecedented turmoil in the financial markets in a panel discussion.
September 25, 2008
Saar and Thomas Named Whitcomb Faculty Fellows
Award supports faculty research
September 19, 2008
First Annual Global MBA Event on September 22
Bringing together students, alumni, and faculty, this event highlights the Johnson School's international programs
September 18, 2008
Vithala Rao Wins Prestigious Charles Coolidge Parlin Marketing Award
American Marketing Association Recognizes Outstanding Research and Scholarship
September 15, 2008
Career Success Expert and Bestselling Author Marcus Buckingham Reveals "The Truth About You" in Cornell University Event
Urges students to put strengths first when choosing a career rather than chasing a paycheck and the approval of peers or parents
September 9, 2008
Johnson School's Michael Waldman Assumes University Leadership Role
Acting Provost David Harris names Waldman director of the Institute for the Advancement of Economics at Cornell
September 2, 2008
Johnson School Announces New Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Steve Benjamin to help Cornell community develop and refine new business ideas
August 29, 2008
Vishal Gaur Receives 2008 Best Paper Award
"Hedging Inventory Risk Through Market Instruments" selected by Manufacturing & Service Operations Management
August 27, 2008
We Are What We Buy
Behavioral scientists from diverse fields try to unravel the meaning of consumption
August 25, 2008
Wesley Sine Receives a grant from the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute to explore entrepreneurship in Latin America
Grant to fund entrepreneurship research in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Mexico
August 8, 2008
Elizabeth "Beta" Mannix is new vice provost for equity and inclusion
In one-year appointment, Mannix will oversee CU diversity initiatives
July 29, 2008
Same Day Scheduling: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Professor Larry Robinson finds old system of scheduling appointments far in advance wastes time and money
July 23, 2008
Johnson School MBA Student Eunice Omole Competed in Finals of The Apprentice Africa
Popular U.S. show moved to Africa and pitted Continental Africans versus Diaspora Africans
July 23, 2008
Cayuga MBA Fund Generates 5.56% Return for the Second Quarter 2008
Student-managed fund outpaces HFRX Equity Hedge Index, HFRX Equity market Neutral Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average
July 22, 2008
Alternative Investment Club Event in NYC
Reporter and author Katherine Burton at Cornell Club on July 22
July 7, 2008
Research by Young-Hoon Park Among Year's Best
Associate professor's work nominated for top marketing research honor
July 2, 2008
Mark Nelson Honored by Recent MBA Graduates
MBA Class of '03 selects accounting professor for Russell Distinguished Teaching Award
June 16, 2008
Vithala Rao Finds New Product Preannouncements Reduce R&D Risks and Increase Future Marketing Success
Corporations Leak Information to Signal Intentions to Customers and Competitors
June 16, 2008
Young-Hoon Park Named Top Teacher
MBA Class of '08 honors assistant professor of marketing for teaching excellence
June 2, 2008
Elizabeth Mannix Receives Faculty Research Award
Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Management recognized as a top researcher at the Johnson School
May 30, 2008
Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise Partners with Filene Research Institute
New report on sustainability and credit unions suggests going "back to the future"
May 28, 2008
Johnson School's Michael Waldman Wins Robert F. Lanzillotti Prize for Best Paper
Work on Antitrust Economics Takes Top Honors
May 27, 2008
Congratulations to the Class of 2008
MBAs with global experience, not forgetting the alligator, graduate at Johnson School
May 24, 2008
2009 Leadership Fellows Announced by Johnson School
Program provides a premiere leadership opportunity for highly-accomplished second-year students
May 22, 2008
Sachin Gupta Wins Best Paper Award for Cornell Hospitality Quarterly
Study Examines Revenue Consequences of Satisfied Restaurant Customers
May 21, 2008
Vishal Gaur Receives $67,000 grant from National Science Foundation
Grant to support research on risk management in supply chains
May 14, 2008
Admissions posts another record-breaking year
Increases in applications, deposits, and female students create one of the strongest Johnson School classes to date
May 14, 2008
Johnson School and HANYS Partner on Landmark Health Care Leaders' Educational Program
Collaboration to create the Academy for Health Care Leadership Advancement
May 14, 2008
FreeGreen Wins Big Red Ventures Business Idea Competition
Run by Johnson School alumnus, business offers free "green" home plans
May 2, 2008
Johnson School Students Host Camp $tart-Up from June 21 to 28, 2008
Building business and leadership skills in young women ages 13 to 19
April 23, 2008
Looking for your next stock pick? Watch what institutions are shorting.
Cornell study examines effectiveness of short selling across types of sellers including individuals, institutions and proprietary accounts
April 21, 2008
Cayuga MBA Fund Generates 2.65% Return for the First Quarter 2008
Beats all major indices including S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
April 17, 2008
Johnson School Brings 11 CEOs to the Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration
"Pains and Gains" Business Roundtable and "The Billion-Dollar Gamble" symposium highlight the school's entrepreneurial edge.
April 8, 2008
Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise Unveils Second Edition of the Base of the Pyramid Protocol
April 7, 2008
Much-honored faculty member, Joe Thomas, takes the helm of Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management
March 27, 2008
Dean Joe Thomas discusses some of his ideas and goals as he takes over leadership of the Johnson School
March 27, 2008
Johnson School Launches Alternative Investments Club
New club draws 200 members from MBA programs, alumni & faculty
March 24, 2008
USA TODAY's CEO Forum to Feature Kenneth I. Chenault, American Express Chairman and CEO, at Cornell University on April 3
March 14, 2008
Alice Eldridge, VP for Ethics & Business Conduct at Lockheed Martin, to Present Day Family Ethics Lecture on March 25, 2008
Eldridge to Present "One in 140,000: The Importance of an Ethical Culture"
March 7, 2008
BR Ventures Holding Featured in New York Times
February 25, 2008
The Parker Series: Designed to educate, stimulate, and broaden perspectives
February 20, 2008
Johnson School at Cornell University Seeks New Business Ideas in Big Red Ventures Business Idea Competition
Record number of entries last year reflects fierce competition
February 19, 2008
Johnson School Extends the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program to
Georgia and Texas
Partnership with Canada's Queen's University Brings New EMBA to Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston Managers and Professionals
February 13, 2008
Johnson School Announces 2008 Fried Fellows
February 13, 2008
Johnson School Earns Prestigious Grant to Study U.S. Military's Work with Entrepreneurs in Conflict Zones
Study to Examine the U.S. Army and Marines' Impact on Private Enterprise
February 12, 2008
Wesley Sine Awarded Faculty Fellowship from Institute of Social Sciences
February 6, 2008
Future Events are More Powerful than Memories
Anticipation Study has Implications for Voting and Advertising
January 15, 2008
Yaniv Grinstein Awarded Best Paper Prize From the Journal of Financial Intermediation
January 11, 2008
