Inclusion and Belonging

Student draws on experience to transform assistive communication

At 15, Tobias Weinberg lost the ability to speak - now as a Ph.D. student at Cornell Tech, he's using AI to improve the technologies he and others with speech disabilities rely on to communicate. 

New leadership institute anchors nation’s first Black fraternity

Alumni brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Alpha chapter, founded at Cornell in 1906, unveiled a new leadership institute and student residence, inspired by the fraternity’s founding principles.

Cornell Tech hosts first-ever summit on disability, access, and AI

The summit brought together researchers, technologists, and community advocates to explore how disability and accessibility intersect with innovation.

Around Cornell

Debate weighs if America’s global dominance deters tyranny

Two international relations experts discussed the effects of U.S. foreign policy on tyranny Oct. 8 at Willard Straight Hall’s Memorial Room.

Cornell United Way strengthens the community’s resilience

Cornellians can make a significant difference in the lives of people in the community by making a donation to the Cornell United Way, now in its 104th year.

Cornell ‘Swifties’ bond over musical superstar

The Cornell Swift Club rang in a new Taylor Swift era with a late-night album release party for “The Life of a Showgirl.”

A lifetime of social ties adds up to healthy aging

Research shows the biological aging process can be slowed by strong social connections and support. 

Research at risk: Cultural fluency and critical language expertise

The federal government ended a program that has funded Cornell's Southeast Asia Program and South Asia Program for decades.

Four-day event celebrates 70 years of Toni Morrison’s Cornell legacy

A four-day event featuring films, panels, workshops, the unveiling of a mural and other activities will celebrate the 70th anniversary of her degree, life and work. “Toni Morrison: Literature and Public Life” will take place Sept. 18-21.