Community-engaged learning initiative helps students change the world

The community-engaged learning initiative (CEL) is a university-wide effort to involve every Cornell student in learning with and from communities.  

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Technology weakens the bond between employers, staff

New research from the ILR School shows how technology has further eroded the employer/worker relationship by making it easier to outsource work to temp agencies.

Jeffrey Perry earns New York ag education award

Jeffrey Perry ’89, Ph.D.’ 18, senior lecturer of global development, received the Golden Owl award on Feb. 23 in honor of his contributions to agricultural education in New York state.

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Baskin lab identifies pathway for treating deadly melanomas

Cornell researchers have identified a promising pathway to effective drug treatment of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Building networks not enough to expand rural broadband

Even when grants fund network construction, high operating costs pose significant challenges for rural broadband cooperatives seeking to expand access, according to new research from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.

Yoon, Sierra elected to American Academy of Arts and Letters

Cornell’s Meejin Yoon and Roberto Sierra have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, considered the highest artistic recognition in the U.S.

Cornell outperforms peers with Platinum sustainability rating

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) ranked Cornell as a top performer in the 2020 Sustainable Campus Index.  See how Cornell compares as one of the top-ranked institutions in the nation for comprehensive sustainability efforts.

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Hallock, SC Johnson dean, named University of Richmond president

Kevin F. Hallock, the dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, will depart Cornell this summer to become president of the University of Richmond, effective Aug. 15.

Students use active learning to solve COVID-19 problems

Students examined issues from the logistics of vaccine storage and transportation, to the disinfection of public spaces, and the sanitation and reuse of personal protective equipment.