Research at risk: Breaking down barriers for autistic job seekers

A project examining how to help companies hire neurodivergent people has received a termination order, halting work that could have helped autistic people find jobs and employers find talent.

Faculty, staff win 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

The honor is presented annually, recognizing awardees on campuses across the SUNY system for their commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction and serving the public good.

Study: Tech can empower home care workers, not just surveil them

A team of Cornell researchers is exploring how workplace tracking apps can be used not to surveil workers, but to help them build solidarity and improve their working conditions.

Laura Syer, VP for budget and planning, to depart Cornell

Laura Syer, vice president for budget and planning, will leave Cornell to become vice president for budget, financial planning and analysis at New York University. L. Rebecca Hann from the ILR School will serve as interim VP for budget and planning.

Kheel Center to celebrate “ILR at 80” during Cornell Reunion exhibit

An exhibition celebrating the history and evolution of the ILR School, from its founding in 1945 to the present day, will be on display in the Catherwood Library lobby as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend

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Cornell graduates aim to ‘lead from the front’ as military officers

During a May 23 ceremony in Statler Auditorium, more than 25 members of Cornell’s Reserve Officers' Training Corps Tri-Service Brigade were commissioned as second lieutenants or ensigns in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force.

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.

Nine students receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

The award is the highest honor bestowed on students by SUNY and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement across a range of areas, including academics, leadership and community service.

Policies erode benefits gained by marriage for foreign-born individuals

According to new research by ILR Assistant Professor Tristan Ivory, intermarriage between foreign-born and native-born citizens provides clear labor market benefits for the foreign-born partner that change depending on the reception of immigrants in the host country. 

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