Cornell ‘a catalyst for society,’ Pollack says

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Cornell has been extraordinarily productive in the past 17 months, President Martha E. Pollack said at her State of the University address March 26.

‘Chopped Junior’ winner finds healing through food

Cassidy Tryon won Food Network’s “Chopped Junior” at age 12, shortly before being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She's now studying food science at Cornell while continuing to master cooking for her diet.

Colanzi book wins Ribera del Duero prize

A book by Liliana Colanzi, assistant professor of Romance studies, has won the Ribera del Duero prize, honoring the best short stories in Latin America and Spain.

Women want to work, despite workforce precarity

Despite persistent gaps in workforce participation, when it comes to wanting to work, the gender gap has all but disappeared over the last 45 years, according to Cornell sociologist Landon Schnabel.

NASA engineer is Alabama’s first certified Black woman winemaker

After honing her wine skills through eCornell classes, NASA engineer Rada Griffin launched Anissa Wakefield Wines, becoming the first certified Black woman winemaker in Alabama.

Bugged out! Exhibit displays insect diversity and importance

An exhibit at the Paleontological Research Institution’s Museum of the Earth in Ithaca – created in collaboration with Cornell entomologists – offers a fascinating education in the diversity of insects and their importance to life on Earth.

Promising nose spray could prevent and treat COVID-19

A newly discovered small molecule could be sprayed into people’s noses to prevent COVID-19 illness prior to exposure and provide early treatment if administered soon after infection, according to a study in mice led by Cornell researchers.

Veterinary alumna’s work with animals and the media pays off

Weaving eastern and western veterinary medicine approaches in her private practice while also building a vibrant brand and media presence, Aziza Glass, D.V.M. ’15, has crafted a unique and rewarding career niche for herself.

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A Q&A with Dr. Jacquelyn Evans of the Veterinary College

Assistant professor Dr. Jacquelyn Evans is the first faculty member supported by the new Cornell Margaret and Richard Riney Canine Health Center, where her research on canine genetics will play a key role in helping dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives.

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