Press Releases
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eCornell and Affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation Agree to a 3-Year Contract to Deliver Online Learning
05/16/2012
eCornell and affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a global hospitality company, have signed a three-year agreement following a very successful first year delivering HR, International and Controller Leadership Development courses.
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eCornell Named a Finalist for “Customer Service Team of the Year” in 2012 American Business Awards
05/10/2012Providing a superior student experience is key to successful business model for Ivy League provider of online learning and professional development.
eCornell was named a finalist today in the “Customer Service Team of the Year” category in The 2012 American Business Awards, and will ultimately be a Gold, Silver or Bronze Stevie Award winner in the program.
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eCornell Expands Leadership Training Partnership with BBVA Compass
04/18/2012Commercial banking giant renews agreement with eCornell to deliver online professional development programs for high-potential employees.
eCornell is expanding its online leadership development partnership with BBVA Compass, a Sunbelt-based financial institution. The bank is adopting a core leadership curriculum built around online course delivery through eCornell.
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Best Western International Renews Hospitality Leadership Development Partnership with eCornell
04/03/2012WORLD'S BIGGEST HOTEL FAMILY® leverages Ivy League online training programs to assist owned and operated properties across the globe to develop employees, mangers, HR staff and GMs.
Best Western International, the WORLD'S BIGGEST HOTEL FAMILY®, with more than 4,200 independently-owned and operated properties in 100 countries and territories worldwide, has extended its professional development contract with eCornell for another year. eCornell is entering its third year of providing online professional development programs for Best Western's globally dispersed workforce.
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eCornell Wins Two Coveted Customer Service Awards
02/29/2012Students, alumni and customers vote to name eCornell the People’s Choice; judges bestow a second gold award at 2012 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
eCornell was presented with the gold Stevie Award in the “Customer Service Department of the Year” category in the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service held in Las Vegas on Monday night. eCornell also accepted the “People’s Choice Award for Favorite Customer Service” based on the votes of students, alumni and corporate customers.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Expands Hospitality Leadership Programs with eCornell
02/21/2012Luxury hotel group’s long-standing professional development program expands in scope to accommodate increasing enrollment in eCornell online training programs.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the global hospitality industry, has extended its professional development contract with eCornell through 2014.
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eCornell Students Cast Votes; Win eCornell the People’s Choice Stevie Award for Favorite Customer Service
02/15/2012Student satisfaction a direct result of eCornell’s human-centered approach to online learning.
eCornell students and corporate customers voiced their satisfaction by casting online votes as part of the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and winning the online learning company the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Customer Service.
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eCornell Named to List of Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for 3rd Consecutive Year
01/27/2012Thought leadership, influence on the industry and strength of client base earns the three-peat.
eCornell has been named to Training Industry, Inc.’s list of The Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for third consecutive year in a row.
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eCornell Named a Finalist for "Customer Service Department of the Year" in 2012 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
01/26/2012eCornell was named a finalist today in the "Customer Service Department of the Year" category of the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
"Being named a finalist in this category reinforces our human-centered approach to online learning," said Chris Proulx, CEO of eCornell. "Our formula for customer service is geared toward personalizing the experience and helping students achieve long-term professional success."
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Hilton Worldwide Expands Leadership Development Training Partnership with eCornell
01/24/2012eCornell online programs to play an increased role in leadership development training for the global hospitality leader
Hilton Worldwide, a global leader in hospitality, has extended its relationship with eCornell for 2012, widening opportunities for team member participation in online, instructor-led training offerings.
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eCornell Named Most Customer-Friendly Company
11/14/2011Technology and business leaders award eCornell the Gold at 2011 Best in Biz Awards.
eCornell has been named “Most Customer-Friendly Company” at the 2011 Best in Biz Awards, the only US business award judged by the press and industry analysts. Judges awarded eCornell the Gold for its “demonstrated customer satisfaction and customer support success rates.”
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eCornell Named to 2011 Tech 200 List of Fastest Growing Technology Companies
10/25/2011Two-year growth rate between 2008 and 2010 places online education provider at #154.
eCornell announced today that it has been named to Lead411’s 2011 Tech 200 List of the fastest growing technology companies in the United States.
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eCornell Teams Up with the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
10/24/2011Online program in Healthcare Facilities Planning & Design provides continuing education units for AAHID members.
The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID), a national certification board that provides credentialing for healthcare interior designers, is endorsing an advanced certificate for those interested in learning about healthcare issues through eCornell online.
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eCornell Wins 3-of-3 at Best of E-Learning Awards…Again
09/28/2011
For the second consecutive year, eCornell was a triple threat at the annual Best of E-Learning! Awards hosted by E-Learning! magazine.
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Leading Hotels of the World Selects eCornell for Hospitality Training
08/17/2011The world’s preeminent luxury hospitality organization will deploy Ivy League e-learning as a global training solution.
Leading Hotels of the World, Inc. (LHW), the largest luxury hospitality organization in the world, has selected eCornell’s online learning programs to provide professional development opportunities for staff at member properties and for LHW corporate employees.
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Aegis Global Taps eCornell for Worldwide Management Training
08/11/2011Mumbai-based BPO firm to deploy online Ivy League programs for 500 managers globally.
eCornell and Aegis Global, a global business process outsourcing firm, have entered into a three-year partnership to meet Aegis’ training and development goals for 500 operations managers worldwide.
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eCornell Named Finalist in 3 Categories of 2011 Best of E-Learning! Awards
08/04/2011
eCornell announced today that the company’s Enterprise Learning Solutions have been named a Finalist in three categories of the 2011 Best of E-Learning! Awards hosted by E-Learning! magazine.
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eCornell and The Center for Health Design (CHD) Launch New Partnership Offering Enhanced Learning Experience for Healthcare and Design Professionals
06/02/2011eCornell online healthcare programs qualify for up to 15 hours of Continuing Education Credit under CHD’s Evidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC) program.
New partnership between eCornell's healthcare professional certification program and CHD's Evidence-based Design Accreditation & Certification extends benefits in their respective programs.
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G4S Secure Solutions Selects eCornell for Business Leadership Program
02/24/2011World’s leading international security solutions group to deploy online Ivy League programs as part of leadership development initiative targeting senior management.
eCornell has been selected by G4S Secure Solutions in North America, the world’s leading international security solutions group, to deliver online professional development programs in business leadership skills.
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North Shore-LIJ Health System Signs 3-Year Contract Extension with eCornell
02/11/2011New York State’s largest integrated health system extends partnership to provide online Ivy League programs as part of company’s Center for Leadership & Innovation.
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (NS-LIJ), the nation’s 16th largest healthcare network, has signed a 3-year contract extension with eCornell to continue offering online Ivy League programs as part of the company’s Center for Leadership & Innovation. North Shore has been an eCornell client since 2004.
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Lincoln Financial Group Selects eCornell for Management Development
02/10/2011Financial services giant to include online Ivy League programs as part of leadership development for management employees.
eCornell has been selected by Lincoln Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization with more than $150 billion in assets under management, to deliver online professional development programs for its management employees.
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Thompson Hotels Adds eCornell to In-House Education Program
02/08/2011Luxury hotel operator will deploy online Ivy League programs to support continued development of internal leadership talent.
eCornell has been selected by Thompson Hotels, a luxury hotel operator, to deliver online professional development programs as part of the company’s in-house education program.
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eCornell Named to List of Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for Second Year in a Row
01/14/2011Thought leadership, strength of client base leads to repeat nod from Training Industry, Inc.
eCornell has been named to Training Industry, Inc.'s list of The Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for the second year in a row.
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eCornell Named a Finalist for 'Sales Training Program of the Year' in 2011 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
01/13/2011Company's internal sales training program up for The Stevie Award as top sales training & coaching program.
eCornell’s finalist nomination is based on the results of a comprehensive 12-week program designed to onboard new sales team members.
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McKesson Corporation Selects eCornell for HR Management Development Program
01/06/2011World's largest healthcare services company will deploy online Ivy League programs as part of enterprise-wide HR development initiative in 2011.
eCornell has been selected by McKesson Corporation, the world’s largest healthcare services company, to deliver online professional development programs in the area of human resources management as part of an enterprise-wide initiative in 2011.
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eCornell Wins 3-of-3 at 2010 Best of E-Learning Awards
11/04/2010
eCornell was a triple threat at the 2010 Best of E-Learning! Awards hosted by E-Learning! magazine, winning in all three categories it was nominated.
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Cornell University & eCornell Launch New Online Certificate Programs for Healthcare Professionals
10/18/2010
eCornell and the Sloan Program in Health Administration from the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University have launched two new online certificate programs for healthcare professionals. Both programs can be completed in as little as 2-3 months.
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eCornell Named Finalist in 3 Categories of 2010 Best of E-Learning! Awards
10/11/2010
eCornell announced today that the company’s Enterprise Learning Solutions have been named a Finalist in three categories of the 2010 Best of E-Learning! Awards hosted by E-Learning! magazine.
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Cornell School of Hotel Administration & eCornell Launch New Online Certificate Programs in Hospitality and Foodservice
07/14/2010Four new online certificate programs in hospitality management, managing people for success, restaurant revenue management and foodservice management now open for enrollment; total offering now spans nine online programs.
Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration (SHA) has partnered with eCornell to launch four new online hospitality and foodservice certificate programs in Managing People for Success, Restaurant Revenue Management and Foodservice Management.
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Cornell ILR School & eCornell Launch Online HR Director's Certificate
04/12/2010Newest online program provides a practical, business driven approach to HR leadership; provides 9 Cornell graduate credits.
Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR), in partnership with eCornell, has launched a new online certificate program for human resources professionals seeking to advance their careers and obtain leadership positions in the field.
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eCornell Named to List of Top 20 Leadership Training Companies
01/28/2010Training Industry, Inc. cites "breadth of programs offered," "thought leadership" and "experience in serving the market" in recognizing eCornell's contribution to the leadership development industry.
eCornell has been named to Training Industry, Inc.'s 2010 list of The Top 20 Leadership Training Companies
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eCornell Voted "Best Leadership Development Program" by readers of E-Learning! Magazine
11/06/2009eCornell's suite of Leadership & Strategic Management Certificate Programs recognized in eLearning Magazine's annual Reader's Choice Awards.
eCornell's suite of online Leadership & Strategic Management Certificate Programs has been named "Best Leadership Development Program" at the 2009 Best of eLearning Reader's Choice Awards hosted by eLearning magazine.
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eCornell Partner is Ranked the Best in Leadership Development
11/05/2009
The 2009 “Best in Leadership Development Rankings” Leadership Excellence magazine ranked eCornell client General Electric as the number one large organization in the United States for leadership development.
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New Graduate Certificate in HR Management
10/15/2009Cornell ILR's New Graduate Certificate in HR Offers 9 Credits Online
Human resources professionals can now earn nine graduate credits from the ILR School at Cornell University in fewer than nine months with ILR's new online Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management.
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eCornell Named Finalist for "Best Leadership Development Program" & "Best SaaS LMS" by Readers of E-Learning! Magazine
10/08/2009eCornell’s Enterprise Learning Solution recognized in E-Learning Magazine’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards.
eCornell's Enterprise Learning Solution has been named a Finalist in two categories of the 2009 Best of E-Learning! Awards hosted by E-Learning! Magazine
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eCornell Presents with UNICEF at ASTDNY
09/24/2009
ITHACA, NEW YORK, September 24, 2009 -- eCornell will be co-presenting with UNICEF at the ASTD New York (ASTDNY) chapter of the American Society of Training & Development on September 24, 2009.
Tom Abogabal, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at eCornell will provide an overview of an new educational program eCornell is offering to support a wide range of organizations as they build and manage global Human Resources systems.
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eCornell at CLO Fall Symposium
09/24/2009
ITHACA, NEW YORK, September 24, 2009 -- eCornell is an event sponsor at the Fall 2009 Chief Learning Office Symposium - September 28 - 30, 2009 in Colorado Spring, CO. Enterprise learning partner, TeleTech, will be presenting their unique program designed around eCornell's curriculum and online delivery platform and services.
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eCornell Programs Eligible for National Emergency Grants
08/28/2009
eCornell is a NY state eligible training provider under the Federal National Emergency Grant (NEG) program which is designed to help former employees of 31 financial service businesses who were dislocated as a result of the mass layoffs in 2008.
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New Online Certificate Program from Cornell University Develops High Performance Leaders
08/25/2009
Cornell University’s ILR School and eCornell have announced the launch of a new online professional development certificate program in High Performance Leadership.
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New eCornell Certificate Program Teaches the 'Right Way' to Develop Products and Services
07/20/2009
eCornell has announced the launch of a new online Professional development certificate program in Systems Design – A Systems Approach to Product and Service Design.
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eCornell Unveils New Logo and Website
03/11/2009
ITHACA, NEW YORK, March 11, 2009 -- On March 4, 2009, eCornell formally unveiled a new logo with the launch of its website marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution. The new mark supports a bold Ivy League presence and furthers the pursuit of delivering world-class learning experiences in the online environment - extending the global reach of Cornell University.
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eCornell Joins with Center for Hospitality Research to Offer Online Executive Education Opportunity
03/10/2009
eCornell and the Center for Hospitality Research join forces to offer thousands of employees preferred access to the online courses.
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New Certificate Program in Project Leadership from eCornell and Cornell University's College of Engineering
09/24/2008
eCornell has announced the launch of a new online certificate program in Project Leadership. The six-course certificate series in Project Leadership prepares learners to lead project and cross-functional teams to success.
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New Certificate Program in Strategic Hospitality Management from eCornell and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration
05/06/2008
eCornell has launched a new five-course online certificate program in strategic hospitality management designed to develop critical strategic leadership competencies in current and high-potential hospitality managers and leaders.
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eCornell Launches Online Certificate Program in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management with Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration
03/19/2008
eCornell has partnered with Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration to create a six-course certificate series focused on developing a comprehensive knowledge base and tool set that enables participants to fully understand the multi-party dynamics surrounding hotel real estate and management contracts from the point of view of property owners, operators, and lenders.
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eCornell Named a Project Management Institute Registered Education Provider
02/05/2008
eCornell, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cornell University, specializing in online professional development and executive education courses has been named a Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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eCornell offers Strategic Human Resources Management Certificate
12/19/2007
eCornell and Cornell University's ILR School (Industrial and Labor Relations) have launched an online Strategic HR Management certificate program to provide rising HR leaders with key concepts, practices and tools to transform today's HR function and drive bottom-line firm performance.
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Delta Hotels Announces Partnership with Cornell University
09/17/2007
Delta Hotels is pleased to announce that it is partnering with eCornell, the on-line education arm of Cornell University, the esteemed Ivy League institution, to offer quality on-line education to its leaders.
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BMC Software & eCornell Announce Partnership for Employee Development
05/26/2007
MC Software is pleased to announce its partnership with eCornell, Cornell University's Online Professional Development arm whose mission is to support corporate training and development.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts & eCornell Announce Partnership for Employee Development
05/09/2007
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Cornell University and eCornell on a new venture that will provide top-quality online training and education to leaders at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts locations worldwide.
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eCornell Launches Online Certificate Program in Hotel Revenue Management with Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration
02/01/2007Provides Tools for Managers to Improve Profitability in a Variety of Hospitality Settings
eCornell has partnered with Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration to create a five- course certificate series on the strategies and techniques of hotel revenue management.
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eCornell Author Bacharach's Book Voted 6th Best Management Book of 2006
12/01/2006
eCornell author and Cornell University faculty member Samuel Bacharach's book, Keep Them on Your Side was named the 6th best management book of 2006 by Canada'sGlobe and Mail newspaper, the country's largest daily national newspaper.
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts and eCornell Collaborate to Develop Raffles Univirtual
11/01/2006
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the successful development of Raffles Univirtual, in partnership with Cornell University and eCornell.
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eCornell Partners with Canadian HR Press to Serve Canadian Market
11/01/2006
eCornell has announced a multi-year partnership with the Canadian HR Press to provide Ivy League professional development and executive education to Canadian professionals.
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Human Capital Institute Partners with eCornell to Offer New Education Programs
10/05/2006
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), announced today that it has partnered with eCornell to launch a new comprehensive online curriculum of professional and executive development education programs.
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eCornell's Approach Featured in CEO Today magazine
04/03/2006
Succession planning is increasingly becoming an organizational focus as populations of senior managers approach retirement and growing talent from within becomes the preferred strategy for dealing with the issue.
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eCornell Partners with the Cortiva Institute to Target the Wellness Space
03/22/2006
eCornell and the Cortiva Institute have joined forces to create a new and innovative program designed to provide management and business training to health and wellness professionals.
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eCornell's Approach to Technology Profiled at The Boardroom Connection
03/01/2006
eCornell’s President and CEO, Chris Proulx, was profiled on The Boardroom Connection, a forum for leadership through technology innovation.
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Cendant Hotel Group Partners with Cornell University
01/26/2006
Cendant Hotel Group today announced a partnership with Cornell University to provide international franchisees with classroom-based and online hospitality management courses.
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The Pierre, a Taj Hotel Announces its Partnership with eCornell & the Launch of "The Pierre eKnowledgeSuite"
11/30/2005
The Pierre, a Taj Hotel, managed by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, celebrated the official launch of The Pierre eKnowledgeSuite with eCornell.
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eCornell and the Ken Blanchard Companies Partner to Address Growing Need for New Leaders
11/01/2005
eCornell and the Ken Blanchard Companies announced today a partnership that will deliver a high-performance leadership development solution for organizations.
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eCornell to present at CLO Symposium, Elliott Maisie's Learning 2005, and EUHOFA International Congress
08/22/2005
eCornell, a leading provider of proven online learning experiences tailored for professional and executive development, has been confirmed as a presenter at three leading learning events scheduled for September, October, and November 2005.
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YMCA of the USA Chooses eCornell for Online Professional Development Certificate Programs
07/26/2005
YMCA of the USA has selected eCornell as its first provider of online learning for the YMCA University.
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Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and eCornell Partner for Five-Year Worldwide Learning Program
05/02/2005
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, has selected eCornell, as its worldwide partner to provide hospitality, general management, and leadership development programs.
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eCornell's approach to online learning design, Learning Molecules, featured in ASTD's Learning Circuits
05/01/2005
David Shoemaker, Ph.D., eCornell's Vice President of Learning Solutions, and Ulises A. Mejias authored an article on eCornell's unique approach to developing a shared language, taxonomies, and metrics around online learning design in Learning Circuits, the American Society for Training & Development's online magazine covering eLearning.
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eCornell and Swissôtel partner to create Swissôtel eUniversity
11/19/2004
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the successful development of Swissôtel eUniversity, in partnership with Cornell University. Graduates of Swissôtel eUniversity will receive eCornell certificates offered by Cornell University's renowned School of Hotel Administration.
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eCornell at TechLearn 2004
09/01/2004
TechLearn is the world's leading event focused on learning, training, and technology in the workplace. The conference, held November 14-17 in New York City, was attended by over 2000 business and government leaders from 56 countries.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts and eCornell Announce Four-Year Learning Partnership
08/18/2004
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has partnered with eCornell to deliver online courses in Hospitality Management, Essential Management Skills, Strategic Management, and Human Resource Management to its worldwide employees.
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eCornell Launches Online Executive Leadership Series from Cornell University
08/05/2004
Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management and the School of Hotel Administration, have partnered with eCornell to create an innovative and relevant online leadership program for leaders in any industry.
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Air Products Sharpens Its Performance Culture With An Assist From eCornell, A Total Learning Solutions Provider.
07/01/2004
Air Products bought 100 seats from eCornell, which were filled in a mere six months. This was remarkable given that Air Products hadn't made e-learning a mandate but was instead marketing it internally.
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Cornell and The Culinary Institute of America Partner Online to Provide Management Skills to Restaurant Professionals
05/22/2004
The Cornell Hotel School, eCornell and The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) have combined to produce a series of self-guided online courses designed to help restaurant professionals develop their management skills and maximize operating efficiency.












