First Black fraternity to build monument at its birthplace

The founding chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha will celebrate the acquisition of two properties in Ithaca – its birthplace and its first physical chapter house – during events from May 13-15.

Maribel Garcia Awardee increases connection through student stories

Izabelle Kwan ’24 founded Big Red Heads Magazine to help increase inclusion and connection on Cornell’s campus. The project earned Kwan the 2022 Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Award.

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Superheroes and more: Brooks students make a “contribution”

Imagining superheroes and sharing leftovers, building a library and embarking on a new educational adventure - that's how four Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy students plan to use funds they received through the Contribution Project. 

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Startups flourish in Cornell’s clean energy ecosystem

Clean energy entrepreneurs and startups find an innovative, powerful ecosystem at Cornell that supports the transition to a sustainable, decarbonized economy.

Underserved high schoolers now thriving in college credit Cornell program

"I saw what I am capable of when I am challenged" - that's what University of Buffalo freshman Donovan Blount says about a course developed at Cornell by two professors in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. The leader of a national education equity organization says professors Maria Fitzpatrick and Matthew Hall are "academic heroes."

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Costs, volunteer demands strain rural ambulance services

Research by Cornell Institute for Public Affairs students highlights unsustainable cost increases challenging rural ambulance services in upstate New York and beyond, and offers solutions.

Conference features business competitions, Entrepreneur of the Year presentation

Entrepreneurship at Cornell's annual two-day conference offers speakers, business competitions and networking opportunities.

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Merlin Bird ID app identifies more than 450 bird species by sound

You love beautiful bird song. But what birds are singing? The free Merlin Bird ID app has more than one way to help you find out.

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Experts to weigh in on emerging foreign policy threats

Three top experts with an array of diplomatic, foreign policy and academic experiences will discuss emerging threats to U.S. foreign policy at an event organized by the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.

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