Talented Class of ’26 begins fall semester

The 3,514 first-year students who began classes on Aug. 22 hail from 67 countries and almost every state, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

Social media boycott of Goya did not harm sales

With instances of so-called political consumerism continually hitting the headlines in today’s politically polarized environment, Cornell researchers sought to understand the actual sales effect of social media posts targeting specific brands.

‘Tracking’ students can be beneficial, study finds

College students who are marginally placed into “high-ability” classes have lower grades and graduation rates, according to new Cornell research.

Six assistant professors win NSF early-career awards

Researchers studying carbon removal and storage methods and novel additive manufacturing techniques are among the six Cornell faculty members who recently received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.

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Research in Focus: Arthur DeGaetano analyzes rainfall trends to better anticipate extreme weather

As global warming changes weather patterns, Arthur DeGaetano works on methods to anticipate big rainfall events in the northeastern United States.

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Poll: Cost of living is biggest concern for NYS residents

The most important issues in New York state are the cost of living and crime, according to results of the Empire State Poll, which provides empirical evidence that informs Cornell faculty research across an array of domains.

Richard Ledford, champion of NYS dairy industry, dies at 90

Richard Allison Ledford, whose work in food microbiology contributed to New York’s booming dairy and yogurt industries, died Oct. 9, 2021, in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He was 90.

Peer mentor program advances equality, belonging

A new peer mentor program offered by the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives aims to help first-year or transfer students from underrepresented or underserved groups navigate Cornell, find community and opportunities, and succeed academically.

Startup Cornell podcast features ‘Roman to the Rescue’ star vet

Aziza Glass D.V.M. ‘15, owner of Personal Touch Veterinary Clinic and a star on the Disney XD and Hulu show “Roman to the Rescue." is the next guest on the Startup Cornell podcast.

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