ILR launching Center for Applied Research on Work

The center facilitates new partnerships within the ILR School and across Cornell to improve work, labor and employment. 

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ILR’s Golden Courtyard commemorates beloved leader

In honor of a cherished colleague whose extraordinary leadership advanced employment, equity and societal inclusion for people with disabilities, the ILR School will dedicate the Thomas P. Golden Courtyard on Wednesday.

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Colvin reappointed dean of ILR School

Alexander Colvin, Ph.D. ’99, has been appointed to a second term as the Kenneth F. Kahn ’69 Dean of the ILR School, Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Sept. 18.

Climate change threatens fashion industry

Extreme heat and flooding are threatening key international apparel hubs, with four countries vital to the fashion industry facing losses of 1 million jobs and $65 billion in earnings by 2030, according to two new ILR School reports.

‘Opting in’ to see information can reduce hiring bias

A new study from an ILR School researcher offers a pathway to reducing bias in hiring while preserving managers’ autonomy – by encouraging hiring managers to avoid receiving potentially biasing information about applicants.

Kate Bronfenbrenner receives grant to study unionization efforts

ILR Labor Education Research Director Kate Bronfenbrenner will lead a team of ILRies studying the differences between unionization efforts that are affiliated with the National Labor Relations Board and those that are not NLRB-affiliated.

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Faculty offered guidance for teaching in the age of ChatGPT

A university committee has released recommendations for how faculty can take generative artificial intelligence into account when considering learning objectives for their students.

NIH funds cross-campus effort to train experts in AI and nutrition

The $1.7 million grant will help scientists with expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning to address complex biomedical challenges in nutrition and health.

Entrepreneurial students pack eHub Collegetown for kickoff event

Cornell was recently ranked by Crunchbase as the No. 5 top school in the country for producing entrepreneurs who have raised capital.

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