Ph.D. graduates encouraged to carry ‘culture of collaboration’ into the world

Doctoral candidates in the Class of 2026 were encouraged to work toward making the world a better place at the Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony, held May 22 in Barton Hall.

Five alumni set to join Cornell Board of Trustees in July

At its May 22 meeting, the Cornell University Board of Trustees elected five new trustees and re-elected six current trustees to four-year terms.

Prison education program wins $1.5M to create national research hub

The Cornell Prison Education Program has launched two national initiatives to address the data and research challenges facing programs that provide higher education in prisons.

Kotlikoff to grads: You have the tools to build a better world

The Class of 2026 has the tenacity, talent and determination to advance the unfinished work of American democracy, President Michael I. Kotlikoff told graduates and their guests at Commencement ceremonies held May 23.

First ‘mustangs’ among Cornell ROTC’s newly commissioned officers

Two prior enlisted personnel were among 23 graduating Cornell seniors to receive commissions as second lieutenants or ensigns during campus ceremonies on May 21-22.

CTI Graduate Teaching Fellows program marks its fifteenth year

The Center for Teaching Innovation's Graduate Teaching Fellows program is celebrating 15 years of supporting the next generation of professors with graduate training to help them prepare for their future teaching. 

Around Cornell

Community leaders explore promise and risks of AI at Cornell summit

Civic leaders from across New York state gathered at Cornell May 18-20 to explore both the promise and risks of this technological transformation.

Around Cornell

Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, to Class of 2026: Shed your fear

In her Senior Convocation address on May 21 in Barton Hall, Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, told the Class of 2026 to do their best to overcome their fears, don’t subscribe to cultural memes, and be kind and generous.

Widespread AI misuse means higher ed must rethink assessment

Large numbers of college students are now using artificial intelligence to complete – and cheat on – their assignments, suggesting that colleges and universities need to change how they are evaluating students.