Graduate Programs Blog

What attracted Dylan Hatch M.S. ’25 to the ILR M.S. program was that it would allow him to combine his passions, and he has now graduated with enhanced qualifications for doing research to support justice in the labor movement.

The ILR School’s M.S. degree program has propelled Ariana Shapiro, M.S. ’25 to a job as a program representative with the New York State Nurses Association.

A strategic campaign planner and organizer with Strippers United, Meagan Stoney Lord M.S. ’25 has found that the ILR School’s M.S. program has given her the tools to conduct the community-focused research that will assist her in the union’s fight for a more just and equitable workspace.

Led by MS ILR students, the ILR School’s Graduate Labor Organization has expanded to include other Cornell students, particularly Ph.D. candidates studying sociology.

Invaluable relationships are part of the EMHRM experience, says Nick Glenn, a 2023 alum. Two years after graduating from the EMHRM program, Glenn heartily recommends it to others: “It’s a great choice for working professionals to uplevel their careers.”

Meg Kulkarni's EMHRM capstone project directly led to significant time savings at her employer through HR Robotic Process Automation. The project saved over 2,000 hours annually and inspired further automation ideas – enhancing Meg’s career and contributing to her company's efficiency.

Discover Drew Duncan's journey from Biogen to EMHRM graduate and HR leader. The program was valuable and career-boosting, leading to his promotion and enriching his professional network. "Challenging but fun," Drew highly recommends it for aspiring leaders.

Airbnb Global Talent Director Ruben Ponte says the Executive Master’s in Human Resource Management program emboldened him to help build the kind of company he would like his children to work at.

"If you're thinking about having an impact on workers, you won't find a better program,” says Irfan Surya Asgani, M.S. ’24.

ILR School graduate students attended a symposium on diversity, equity and inclusion this semester

David A. Grant II discusses his path from SUNY Cortland to Cornell.

A connection “around a shared motivation for social justice and the importance of the labor movement in achieving better outcomes” is shared by students in the cohort, Sleigh said.

Choosing a masters degree is nontrivial, and taking into account your potential return is crucial. We discuss some options and share alumni stories of their success with EMHRM degrees.

The National Academy of Human Resources recognized ILR Graduate Studies Director Chris Collins for his teaching, research, mentoring, leadership and other contributions to the industry.

The Academy of Management’s Careers Division has named a paper co-authored by an ILR associate professor as best published paper.

A new policy paper by Rosemary Batt calls for legislation to provide monitoring and oversight to improve autism services.

New ILR research shows how to achieve pay fairness between job groups.

A pair of research papers by Assistant Professor Caitlin Ray focuses on how groups are assembled and work best together.

The ILR School database that documents U.S. work stoppages informs journalists, policymakers, activists, scholars and the public about labor activism and unrest.

The rapid pace of workforce transformation is pushing human resources leaders to adapt for employment trends that have earned catchy monikers — the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and stay interviews. Yet, other underestimated developments are already impacting the dynamics of work. ILR Faculty share their view on trends in HR for 2023.

Three ILRies discuss how the MILR degree enhanced their careers.

JR Keller is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Studies in the ILR School at Cornell University. His research focuses on understanding how firms make hiring decisions and individual make career choices, with a particular interest in how the dynamics shape how employees change jobs within firms.

A new paper by Assistant Professor Brian Lucas lays out a framework for how workers undertake the creative process.

Holly Harmon, Human Resources and Organizations MILR'23, shares her passion in HR and experience in the program as the Graduate Student Association President.

Laura Salvatore '20 VP of Human Capital at Centurion, shares how the program has changed her perspective.

Bonuses and other incentives decrease for employees left behind, but many seek out opportunities within their organizations, according to research co-authored by ILR Associate Professor JR Keller.

The Executive Master of Human Resource Management graduate says she particularly valued the on-campus residencies, where “you get to know people on a deeply personal level. We were such a diverse class.

Learning online at the ILR School is perfect for the busy professional.  Beer appreciates how the courses are scheduled to fit it into most people’s schedule (i.e. early mornings, late nights or weekends). 

Matt Sumrack was a member of the EMHRM class of 2020. He currently is the Director of Enterprise Talent Acquisition at Bridgestone Americas. We asked him a few questions about the impact this program had on his career.