Cornell Atkinson and NGO partners announce dairy sustainability awards

Cornell Atkinson, The Nature Conservancy, Clean Air Task Force and Environmental Defense Fund have awarded grants to five research projects that aim to improve sustainability in the dairy industry.

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Cornell Yang Center for Wildlife Health awards seed grants for conservation

The award provides catalytic seed funding to faculty and other researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to spur innovation and leadership, generate on-the-ground results, and ultimately deliver real-world conservation impact for wildlife and wild places. 

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Student summer research lays path for future scientists

With support from Cornell Atkinson, graduate students mentored undergraduates to conduct summer research on methane mitigation, food security and climate forecasting.

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Inaugural “Freedom Party” in Ithaca centers on community connection

A Sept. 27 event taking inspiration from the foundations of the Harlem Renaissance will highlight collaboration, resource sharing and storytelling. 

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Environmental engineer Bill Jewell dies at 83

William Jewell, a researcher who pioneered innovative approaches to waste treatment, renewable energy production and groundwater remediation, died Nov. 5, 2024, in Ithaca.

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Weed scientist Russell Hahn dies at 81

Russell R. Hahn, a leader among weed scientists and fondly known as the “weed warrior” across upstate New York, died Dec. 2, 2024, in Sayre, Pennsylvania.

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Cornell-led space tech startup acquired by Pasteur Labs

FOSAI, a Cornell-led company specializing in plug-and-play architectures and data services for space vehicles and other mission-critical systems, has been acquired by Pasteur Labs, a developer of AI–driven simulation tools.

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‘Sacred Ground’ exhibit receives Historic Ithaca preservation award

Open now through Dec. 31, the exhibit highlights findings from a four-year archaeological excavation of Ithaca’s St. James A.M.E. Zion Church conducted by Cornell faculty, students and Ithaca school children from 2021–2024.

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Angelina Wang joins Cornell Tech to rethink AI fairness

As generative AI reshapes how we communicate, work, and make decisions, Angelina Wang is making sure these systems serve everyone — not just a privileged few.

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