Community engagement initiatives deliver reciprocal benefits

On Sept. 27, a forum in downtown Ithaca with Cornell faculty, staff, and partners offered stories of experiences and answered questions about implementing community-engaged initiatives.

Trump names Burkhauser as top economic adviser

President Donald Trump has appointed Cornell economist Richard V. Burkhauser to the Council of Economic Advisers.

Wages up but workers’ financial concerns continue: poll

Many New York City residents struggle with scheduling challenges at work and inadequate pay, according to a survey released by the ILR School’s Worker Institute.

MLB, NHL commissioners headline ILR School sports summit

Top executives and sports industry leaders gathered in New York City Sept. 18 to discuss issues shaping the industry’s future.

Anxiety, depression can diminish retirement savings

People with psychological distress are nearly 25 percent less likely to have a retirement savings account, according to financial economist Vicki Bogan. That means up to $42,000 less in savings for married couples.

To create efficiency, startup OR Link joins McGovern incubator

OR Link – a cloud-based software company that aims to save lives, reduce surgical supply waste and make operating rooms more efficient – joined Cornell’s business incubator, the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences, Sept. 1.

Teach Better podcast spotlights education innovation

A podcast by Doug McKee, senior lecturer in economics, draws on expert research to inform teaching innovation.

NYC workshops bring the best of Cornell to business leaders

Through a new series of workshops, Cornell University is bringing its best to busy executives in New York City.

Symposium in Zambia tackles African income inequality

The first-ever summer symposium led by Cornell's Institute for African Development, was held Aug. 3-5 in Livingstone, Zambia.