New Cornell Center on Democracy will support democratic principles at home and abroad

Amid concern about democratic backsliding globally, the center will mobilize scholars to strengthen democracy through rigorous research, democratic education and public engagement.

Cornell Law Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Convocation

Cornell Law School celebrated the Class of 2026 on May 17 as family, friends, faculty and staff gathered at Newman Arena, Bartels Hall for the school’s annual Convocation ceremony. The event honored graduates from the Class of…

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Jasmine Crain ’26 Awarded Skadden Fellowship

Jasmine Crain ’26 will begin her legal career on a high note this fall as she embarks on a coveted Skadden Fellowship, serving veterans and service members at the National Veterans Legal Services Program.

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Community Engagement Awards celebrate partnerships creating positive change

The fourth annual Community Engagement Awards celebrated community-engaged work by students, faculty and staff from across Cornell over the past year.

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A storied career in labor law: Reflections of William B. Gould IV

William B. Gould IV shares how family history and values, and key Cornell connections, have contributed to his career in labor law. 

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Legal scholars advocate for sustained Jewish-Muslim dialogue

Adjunct professors Mohamed ‘Arafa and Menachem Z. Rosensaft discussed the urgency of discourse between the intertwined communities April 14 at Cornell Law School.

Alumnus hopes historical lessons boost civic engagement

Fred Rubinstein ’52, LLB ’55, has honored his late wife’s dedication to civic engagement by endowing a professorship in the Department of Government in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Donor's fund enables dedicated humanities research

The Zhu Family Graduate Fellowships for doctoral students in the humanities support three students per year and allow them to focus fully on their research.

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Jens David Ohlin reappointed dean of Cornell Law School

Jens David Ohlin has been appointed to a second term as the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School, effective July 1. The Cornell Board of Trustees Executive Committee voted March 9 to approve the new term.