Record number of Giving Day ‘champions’ fuel fundraising success

Donors from around the world helped Cornell break multiple records on its 12th annual Giving Day, held March 12.

Course introduces students to constructive disagreement

A new class, Disagreement, co-developed by Arts and Sciences Dean Peter John Loewen, helps students learn how to confront and move through disagreements at work, at home, in their communities and in society.

Human patrols boost migrating amphibians

Led by two Cornell graduate students, more than 300 volunteers are heading out into the rain on warm spring nights to help migrating salamanders and frogs.

Spring dance presentation explores ‘the shadow self’

“Penumbra,” is comprised of two dance pieces: “seemingly perfect, radiant” by faculty member Danielle Russo, assistant professor of the practice in performing and media arts (A&S) and “Society” by guest choreographer Babatunji Johnson.

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Enter the dragon: Milestone Dragon Day to take viewers inside

Celebrating a tradition born 125 years ago, first-year architecture students on March 27 will parade a dragon they've designed through campus, then invite community members to tour its interior.

REEgen and RETRN Bio to establish local manufacturing space

Two members of Cornell’s on-campus business incubators will soon expand their businesses in Ithaca, creating local jobs and building capacity for future startups to grow in the region.

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Rapid evolution can ‘rescue’ species from climate change

In response to extreme drought, scarlet monkeyflower populations rapidly evolved and recovered, providing a window into climate change adaptation.

Turning penicillin into a lethal force against bacteria again

A new study reveals for the first time the metabolic changes that allow bacteria to survive high doses of penicillin, a classic β-lactam antibiotic. The study also uncovered a weakness in how the bacteria survive, which may help scientists find better ways to fight antibiotic tolerance in the future. 

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Athletics group turns gratitude into small acts of kindness

Track athletes join forces to form Men of Color in Athletics, a student-athlete campus group that has made quiet, intentional kindness and service a part of its mission.