Position Endowments

Endowed positions at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration provide the long-term funding and prestige essential to recruiting top faculty and retaining them with tools for success.

For information on how to give to an existing fund listed below or to establish a new fund, contact Chris Jacobsen, associate dean of alumni affairs and development, at alumni-business@cornell.edu.

Robert C. Baker Professorship of Real Estate
Established in 1999 by Richard A. Baker ’88 to support a professor in the real estate program.

Banfi Vintners Professorship in Wine Education and Management
Established in 1982 by the Banfi Vintners Foundation to support a professor in wine education.

Robert A. Beck Professorship of Hospitality Financial Management
Established in 1988 with gifts from various donors to honor former Dean Beck.

Kenneth and Marjorie Blanchard Professorship of Human Resource Management
Established in 1986 by Ken Blanchard ’61 (A&S), PhD ’67 (CALS) and Marjorie Blanchard ’62, MA ’65 (A&S) to support a professor in human resource management.

Richard J. and Monene P. Bradley Director for Graduate Studies
Established in 1992 by Richard ’63 and Monene Bradley to support the director of Graduate Studies.

John and Melissa Ceriale Professorship of Hospitality Human Resources
Established in 2011 by John and Melissa Ceriale to support a professor in hospitality human resources.

HVS Professorship of Hotel Finance and Real Estate
Established in 1989 by Steve ’67 and Judith ’65 (HumEc) Rushmore to support a professor in real estate and finance.

Michael D. Johnson and Family Professor of Services Marketing
Established in 2015 with gifts from various donors to honor former Dean Johnson.

Howard B. Meek Visiting Professorship
Established in 1969 by various donors in honor of former Dean Meek, this endowment supports Cornell Nolan School faculty. The income subsidizes budgetary needs and is administered by the school’s Accounting Office.

Burton M. Sack ’61 Professorship in Food and Beverage Management
Established in 2010 by Burton M. “Skip” Sack ’61 to support a professor in the food and beverage program.

Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Professorship of Innovation and Dynamic Management
Established in 1995 by Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. ’52 to support a professor in hospitality strategy.

Singapore Tourism Distinguished Professorship in Asian Hospitality Management
Established in 2006 by a gift from the Nanyang Technological University.

Georges and Marian St. Laurent Professorship in Applied Business Management
Established in 1979 by Georges ’33 and Marian ’35 (HE) St. Laurent.

E. M. Statler Professorship of Hotel Administration
Established in 1963 by the Statler Foundation. Traditionally held by the dean of the school.

Curt R. Strand Graduate Assistantship
Established in 1992 by Curt R. Strand ’43, income from this fund provides support for graduate students in the Nolan School.