Brooks School team publishes new guide to strengthen grassroots advocacy in New York

A new guide developed by a team from Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy aims to make state-level policy advocacy in New York more accessible, transparent, and effective for community leaders and grassroots…

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Randi Weingarten ’80 Book Talk Slated for ILR's NYC Office

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten ’80 will discuss her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy,” on Monday, November 17 at ILR’s New York City Conference Center at 570 Lexington Avenue. 

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Panel presents promise, peril of AI use in education at Cornell

The panel, “AI + Education: Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI,” held during the 75th Trustee-Council Annual Meeting, painted a complete picture of the state of AI in education at Cornell.

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Commemorating composer, pianist, pedagogue Louise Farrenc Nov. 14-15

The two-day event features performances of Farrenc’s chamber music on historical instruments, a reimagining of the salon culture in collaboration with the Johnson Museum of Art, and scholarly presentations. 

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Xing honored for excellence in semiconductor research

Huili Grace Xing, the William L. Quackenbush Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and of Materials Science and Engineering, is the recipient of the 2025 University Research Award in Technology from the Semiconductor Industry Association and Semiconductor Research Corporation.

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Three new Thought Summits to explore AI and data science frontiers

Cornell University has selected three new Thought Summits for 2026, advancing collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science across disciplines ranging from veterinary medicine and environmental justice to humanitarian response. 

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Flemmie Kittrell Visiting Scholar shares human-centered approach to maternal health

Jennie Joseph, founder and president of Commonsense Childbirth, hosted a public lecture, met with students and faculty, spoke in classes and engaged with the Ithaca community. The visiting scholar initiative honors the legacy of Flemmie Pansy Kittrell, the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a doctorate in nutrition and the first to receive a Ph.D. in any subject at Cornell.

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Alumni gift endows director position for Jewish Studies Program

The $5 million gift from Joseph Lubeck ’78 gives the Jewish Studies Program foundational support for the future.

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Redbones and racial nuance in Louisiana Lumber War

Klarman Fellow Kendall Artz wants to push beyond the assumption – one replicated by scholars – that company rosters and state records hold all there is to know about racial expression.

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