13 student projects earn CIDA Research Innovation Fund awards

Thirteen Cornell students will spend the summer advancing new technologies for agriculture after receiving 2026 Research Innovation Fund awards from the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture. 

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Researchers-turned-inventors recognized at Bearers of Innovation celebration 

The Center for Technology Licensing brought together Cornell inventors in Ithaca and at Weill Cornell Medicine for Bearers of Innovation: A One Cornell Celebration, recognizing CTL-connected inventors from the past two fiscal years.

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Pew grant project to design hepatitis C vaccine built on natural immunity

Andrew Flyak, assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named a 2026 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences.

Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability

Cornell Atkinson has awarded $900k to support six new research projects that seek to protect coral reefs, improve greenhouse agriculture and understand whether wildfires affect disease spread.

Jessica McArt named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Jessica McArt, DVM ’07, Ph.D. ’13, has been named the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Cornell faculty, staff recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s awards

Eighteen faculty and staff members across Cornell’s state contract colleges have been named recipients of the 2025–26 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.

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Improved embryo freezing technique could preserve endangered species

The new freezing method – 30 times faster than current protocols – could be used to improve assisted reproduction in humans or animals or to conserve biodiversity.

Kotlikoff to grads: You have the tools to build a better world

The Class of 2026 has the tenacity, talent and determination to advance the unfinished work of American democracy, President Michael I. Kotlikoff told graduates and their guests at Commencement ceremonies held May 23.

OneCornell health educators conference inspires teaching excellence across disciplines

More than 150 educators gathered in-person and virtually May 16-17 at Weill Cornell Medicine for the OneCornell Health Educators Conference.

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