Brooks School celebrates fourth graduating class during Bailey Hall ceremony

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy celebrated its fourth graduating class on Saturday, May 24, 2025, as part of Cornell University graduation ceremonies. The afternoon celebration at Bailey Hall honored 252 graduates.

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New trustees set to join Cornell Board in July

At its May 23 meeting, the Cornell Board of Trustees elected five new trustees and reelected six current trustees to four-year terms. They all join recent alumni- and student-elected trustees.

Highly-skilled émigrés offer surprising ‘brain gains’ for their home countries

When highly educated citizens leave a country for job prospects abroad, it may bring surprising benefits to the country of origin. 

Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired their success

Nearly 50 Merrill Scholars gathered at the 37th annual Merrill Presidential Scholars luncheon May 20 at Willard Straight Hall.

Attendance improves in rural NYS schools with on-site health clinics

Students' risk of being chronically absent is lower in rural upstate New York schools that host comprehensive health clinics, Cornell research finds.

Brooks School kicks off Engaged College initiative with focus on partner network

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy has kickstarted its Cornell Engaged College initiative with the addition of Becky Warner, coordinator for public policy engagement.

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Seventeen receive awards recognizing inclusive excellence

The Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognized members of the graduate community for their impacts on advancing access, engagement and belonging through service and leadership.

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Roper Center announces 2025 student fellows advancing public opinion research

The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research has announced its 2025 student fellows. This year’s cohort includes the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellow and three Kohut Fellows. These emerging scholars will advance data-driven research by contributing original scholarly work that uses Roper iPoll’s extensive survey archive.

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Research at risk: Protecting national defense from cyberattacks

A Cornell-led assessment of vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain and how to mitigate them is on hold after receiving a stop-work order.