Pollack welcomes students, previews theme year

President Martha E. Pollack welcomes students to the 2023-24 academic year and introduces the first universitywide theme year, “The Indispensable Condition: Freedom of Expression at Cornell.”

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Pollack welcomes students, previews theme year
Poor in vivo validation may cause inaccurate infertility diagnoses
Targeted treatment shows promise for stomach cancer
New modeling method helps to understand extreme heat waves
Severe COVID-19 can alter long-term immune response
ILR students help NYC area organizations, gain experience
Five early-career professors win NSF development awards

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National Mall installation invites public to ‘let freedom ring’
Class of 2027 launches medical journey with white coats
International students ‘Prepare’ to succeed – together
Cornell welcomes new, returning students to campus

New York State Impact

4-H youth glimpse campus life, possible career paths
Rochester farm brings opportunity, joy to at-risk young adults
Dairy Innovation Competition crowns inaugural winners
School-based health clinics benefit rural NYS communities

Around Cornell

CALS offers new interdisciplinary minor in digital agriculture

Around Cornell
Work and love: Klarman Fellow studies childcare as a 20th century labor issue

Around Cornell
Cornell Cinema’s season showcases cult classics, Disney, greatest films of all time

Around Cornell
Global Hubs collaborations bring synergy and discovery

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Cornell Research

Technique shows how abnormal RNA splicing leads to disease
Scientists find ‘concerning’ flaw in malaria diagnostics
Hummingbird beak points the way to future micro machine design
COVID boosters show value for those pregnant or trying to conceive

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Expert Quotes
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Harry Katz

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Features

Young African leaders find inspiration, confidence at Cornell
Blamed for fouling the environment, polyester may help save it
Music student helps expand Ethiopian nun’s musical legacy
Student veteran celebrates July Fourth as a new citizen
Historic caftan augments a diverse fashion collection

Staff News

Registration is now open for Fall Part-time Study for Cornell staff and visiting students
Staff Stories: Helen Lee
Plant biologist Laura Gunn receives DOE Early Career Award
Facilities division praises, applauds Cornell’s quiet heroes
Balance, Nicholson honored for research, teaching and service

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

CALS offers new interdisciplinary minor in digital agriculture
New modeling method helps to understand extreme heat waves
As city heat rises, bird diversity declines
Students head across globe thanks to Summer Experience Grant funding
Cortland farmer receives NYS Hometown Alumni Award