Sustainability, capitalism go hand in hand, says CEO
The 2009 Net Impact Conference held at Cornell Nov. 13-14 drew a record 2,400 participants and featured such speakers as Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO of General Electric. (Nov. 17, 2009)

Campus hosts Global Entrepreneurship Week events
Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16-22, will feature entrepreneurs from around the world and connect people through activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. (Nov. 16, 2009)

Dean and experts discuss surviving in hospitality
At the Cornell School of Hotel Administration's Dean's Leadership Series event held in New York City Nov. 9, hotel executives discussed the challenges of the hospitality industry in these times. (Nov. 11, 2009)

Speaker series aims to motivate entrepreneurs
A Nov. 20 seminar in the new Entrepreneurship Seminar Series in the East Hill Office Building will focus on tips and strategies for getting an idea ready for market. (Nov. 9, 2009)

Executive gives CU entrepreneurs tips for success
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)

iPhone app, tea bag appliance win 'elevator pitch'
For this year's Cornell Entrepreneur Organization Elevator Pitch Competition, contestants had 60-90 seconds to sell their idea to a panel of three judges. The top prize was $100. (Nov. 2, 2009)

ILR School professor proposes job creation tax cut
In an interview, ILR School Professor John Bishop discusses how his tax credit proposal would leverage billions of dollars of private resources to create jobs. (Oct. 27, 2009)

Conference examines how criminal records affect hiring
The difficulty of finding a job in the current economy when a candidate has the additional handicap of a criminal record was the focus at the Richard Netter Conference, Oct. 9 in New York City. (Oct. 23, 2009)

Cornell 100 mpg car makes the cut in competition
Cornell's 100+ MPG Team is one of 43 that have made it to the next stage of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize Competition, contest officials announced Oct. 19. (Oct. 20, 2009)

SC Johnson CEO to deliver 2009 Hatfield Lecture
H. Fisk Johnson '79, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson, will speak about challenges arising from the global consumption crisis at the annual Hatfield Lecture Oct. 22 in the Statler Hall Auditorium. (Oct. 15, 2009)

Consumers don't always equate higher prices with quality
A new Cornell study finds that while higher prices may generate a more positive view of products, a higher price tag doesn't mean consumers will necessarily buy them. (Oct. 13, 2009)

'Big Idea' business workshop begins
'The Big Idea' competition offers undergraduates the chance to win $2,500 for their business or social enterprise ideas. Its first deadline is Dec. 23. (Oct. 13, 2009)

eLab seminar series helps get businesses started
A lecture series by the Student Agencies eLab will help undergraduates develop a business idea into something worthy of venture capital. The series started Sept. 29 and continues through Nov. 17. (Oct. 13, 2009)

Higher ed brings jobs, economic stability to county
Together Cornell and other area institutions of higher education employ more Tompkins County residents than any other business sector, contributing $1.5 billion to the county economy. (Oct. 12, 2009)

Purchasing reform could yield savings of up to $40M
President David Skorton has committed to developing sweeping changes in the way Cornell buys goods and services. Vice President Joanne DeStefano will lead the effort, which will save up to $40 million a year. (Oct. 8, 2009)

U.S. ambassador to Libya urges greater engagement
Gene Cretz, the first U.S. ambassador to Libya in more than 36 years, discussed diplomacy and U.S.-Libyan relations with about 100 students and faculty members in the Plant Sciences Building Oct. 7. (Oct. 8, 2009)

Behavior changes can signal risk for violence at work
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)

Fabrics that fight germs, find explosives go to market
Two Cornell researchers have launched iFyber LLC, which markets fabrics with embedded nanoparticles to detect explosives and dangerous chemicals or to serve as antibacterials for hospitals. (Sept. 21, 2009)

Regulatory reform is vital for financial stability
Panelists spoke on the causes and possible outcomes of the financial crisis Sept. 15 in a debate that is part of Cornell's Foreign Policy Initiative led by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies. (Sept. 17, 2009)

JumpStart aids four upstate businesses
Four New York small businesses have been selected to receive technical assistance from Cornell faculty under the JumpStart program. (Sept. 11, 2009)

Sociologist says too many commercialize intimate life
Arlie Hochschild, a University of California-Berkeley sociologist who spoke on campus Sept. 3, said many people outsource personal services. The result is estrangement and isolation. (Sept. 9, 2009)

Apparel design students team up with Nike
Professor Susan Ashdown and a class of 10 apparel design students set up a study that used the College of Human Ecology's 3-D body scanner to assess the fit and wear of Nike running garments. (Sept. 1, 2009)

Law degree can lead beyond being a lawyer, says Eisler
Author and alumnus Barry Eisler made a case for curiosity, persistence, fear of failure, and the notion that a law degree can lead to careers far beyond the scope of the traditional practicing attorney. (Aug. 31, 2009)

Johnson School ranked No. 7 by Forbes magazine
Based on the return on investment in an MBA degree, Forbes magazine has ranked Cornell's Johnson School No. 7 in the nation. (Aug. 17, 2009)

Governor to use Skorton-led task force as building block
As New York Gov. David Paterson outlined his vision June 8 to make New York state a global leader in the knowledge-based economy, he cited President David Skorton's task force as the type of initiative that will create jobs. (June 10, 2009)

Ratan Tata discusses corporate responsibility in lecture
Ratan Tata '59, chairman of India's Tata Group, presented the new $2,500 Nano minicar and addressed 'Corporate Social Responsibility in the 21st Century' with President David Skorton June 5. (June 6, 2009)

Katz reappointed ILR School dean for five-year term
Harry Katz, the Kenneth F. Kahn Dean and the Jack Sheinkman Professor of Collective Bargaining, was reappointed dean of the ILR School by the Cornell Board of Trustees. His second term begins in 2010. (May 27, 2009)

Alumni help launch Cornell Wall Street program
Times may be rough on Wall Street, but Cornell alumni in the financial industry have a new resource for networking, professional development and for staying connected with their alma mater. (May 27, 2009)

Project initiative launched for MBA job seekers
The MBA Project Initiative offers students short-term work over the summer, paid and unpaid, at both large corporations and small nonprofits across the country. (May 26, 2009)

New study says employers punish unionizing workers
A new four-year study by the ILR School's Kate Bronfenbrenner finds that employers use coercive tactics to discourage formation of unions. (May 20, 2009)

ILR research: tips to build workplace trust
Trust in the workplace is being eroded by pay cuts, reduced benefits, layoffs and bigger workloads shouldered by survivors. The good news is that employers and employees can take practical steps to rebuild trust. (May 20, 2009)

Governor taps Skorton to lead economic task force
Cornell President David Skorton has been tapped by New York Gov. David Paterson to lead the Task Force on Diversifying the New York State Economy Through Industry-Higher Education Partnerships. (May 14, 2009)

Pedraza receives Wharton Emerging Markets Award
For his distinguished career in international business, Francisco 'Frank' Pedraza '55, MBA '57, received the 2009 Clifton R. Wharton Emerging Markets Award April 24. (May 14, 2009)

BR Ventures invests in company Jodange
A company based on Cornell technology that specializes in sentiment and opinion analysis is the latest to earn investment support from the Johnson School's student-run venture fund, BR Ventures. (May 4, 2009)

Employee Free Choice act debated
Labor and employment attorneys debated the Employee Free Choice Act as part of Union Days events at the ILR School April 16. (April 30, 2009)

Bike design and rape alert system take top awards
A bike design and a rape alert system were the big winners at this year's 'Big Idea Competition.' The finalists were chosen at an April 17 event during Entrepreneurship@Cornell's Celebration 2009. (April 23, 2009)

Eye-injury device wins Cornell Venture Challenge
Bombyx Technologies' medical devices that are a low-cost alternative to corneal transplants won the Johnson School's Venture Challenge competition, held April 16. (April 23, 2009)

Walker says to use Internet to solve world problems
Jay Walker '77, founder of Priceline.com and Walker Digital, delivered the keynote address April 16 as the Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year. (April 23, 2009)

Johnson School students help Colombian businesses
Thirty-three Johnson School students spent an intensive spring break in Colombia, advising business leaders on ways to grow their operations and forge into new markets. (April 23, 2009)

Union Days speaker says government should do more
Labor lawyer Tom Geoghegan, speaking April 15 at the ILR School's Union Days, urged greater government aid to workers, including health insurance and pensions. (April 22, 2009)

eLab helps nurture nine undergrad student businesses
Student Agencies eLab, the nonprofit accelerator for undergraduate businesses, is helping nine student groups this semester develop and grow their business ideas. (April 15, 2009)

ILR institute partners with arbitration association
An unprecedented partnership between the ILR School's Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution and the American Arbitration Association begins this year with a series of seminars. (April 14, 2009)

'Big Idea' finalists prepare for final pitches
The finale of the 'Big Idea' competition will be April 17 in the Statler ballroom, where finalists will present three-minute pitches. Winners will be chosen based on judges' scores and audience votes. (April 13, 2009)

U.S. Sen. Gillibrand hosts economic roundtable
In her first visit to Cornell as New York's junior U.S. senator, Kirsten Gillibrand pledged to advocate for the university's agriculture and veterinary programs as a way of revitalizing New York state's economy. (April 8, 2009)

Mellon Foundation grant aids higher ed economics
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a $699,000 grant for research and training in higher education economics to the Cornell Higher Education Research Institute (CHERI). (April 7, 2009)

ILR School celebrates Union Days 2009
'New Politics, New Policies: Prospects for Labor in the Obama Administration' is the theme of the 2009 Union Days. Labor lawyer Tom Geoghegan will deliver the keynote address April 15. (April 7, 2009)

Business and apparel students design clothing line
A team of Cornell students has designed a line of menswear clothing from fabric donated by Pendleton Woolen Mills. They are hoping Pendleton will integrate the 12 garment styles into its designs. (April 1, 2009)

Entrepreneurship to be celebrated April 16-17
The 2009 Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration will bring together more than 500 participants. A highlight will be the keynote by Jay Walker, founder of Priceline.com and Cornell's Entrepreneur of the Year. (March 30, 2009)

A sustainable business plan for ailing U.S. auto plants
In a Cornell Perspectives article, ILR School senior extension associate Peter Lazes says the U.S. can save jobs and produce energy-efficient transportation by retooling auto plants. (March 16, 2009)

New ethics course offered for law, MBA students
A new course for Johnson School and Cornell Law School students explores how corporate culture can induce even the best-intentioned employee to do wrong. (March 11, 2009)

Steven Kyle discusses economic stimulus
The associate professor of applied economics and management and a frequent commentator on macroeconomic issues also made some predictions in his Feb. 26 lecture. (Feb. 27, 2009)

ILR students help workers stunned by layoffs find jobs
Eleven students used their computer skills at job centers last month to help older workers identify and compete for work as part of an unemployment prevention internship program. (Feb. 16, 2009)

Students launch program for underserved businesses
A program of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, BR MicroCapital pairs first-year MBA students with self-employed entrepreneurs who live or work in the Tompkins County area. (Feb. 11, 2009)

Free Cornell podcasts offer career advice
The job market may look increasingly bleak for graduating seniors and young alumni, but '10GoodMinutes,' a free weekly podcast of interviews with experts can help. (Feb. 10, 2009)

Cornell Venture Challenge solicits business ideas
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)

Overcoming job barriers for people with disabilities
The ILR School's Employment and Disability Institute, as a partner in a $12 million initiative, is working to help overcome the problems that New Yorkers with disabilities have in getting jobs. (Feb. 4, 2009)

New course examines green issues in hospitality industry
Global poverty, climate change, ecosystem degradation and other issues are being tackled in a new course offered by the School of Hotel Administration and the Johnson School. (Jan. 28, 2009)

Jay Walker named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year
Walker '77, chairman of Walker Digital and founder of Priceline.com, will be honored on campus during the Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration April 16-17. (Jan. 26, 2009)

10 ways to improve in the financial sector
Financial expert Leon Metzger offers recommendations for new legislation or regulation to improve the internal controls and reduce operational risk in the financial sector. (Jan. 21, 2009)

Students help Botswana natural-foods company
Over winter break, a Cornell team went to Botswana to help a fledgling natural-food products company that produces snacks from plants in the wild while benefiting local communities. (Jan. 14, 2009)

eLab grows student businesses
Recent graduates of Student Agencies eLab, the not-for-profit business accelerator for Cornell undergrads, has secured major funding, stemming from eLab's help. (Jan. 13, 2009)

Law student's article wins three prizes
Third-year Cornell Law School student Michael Zuckerman '09 won three national awards for his article, 'The Offshoring of American Government.' (Jan. 6, 2009)