Universities’ role in society goes beyond education, research

Americans broadly agree that universities should engage in a range of societal issues beyond their core education and research missions – while avoiding political activism, new economics research finds.

Building university cultures of open inquiry: Nov. 18 talk

John Tomasi, the inaugural president of Heterodox Academy, will speak on “The University at a Crossroads – and How We Can Build Cultures of Open Inquiry” as part of a series of events organized by the Provost’s Committee on the Future of the American University.

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Combining humanities and tech for research gains

An interdisciplinary project involving faculty, staff and graduate students is sparking collaborations among those interested in computational, digital and data-driven approaches to the study of history, languages and culture.

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Brooks School team publishes new guide to strengthen grassroots advocacy in New York

A new guide developed by a team from Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy aims to make state-level policy advocacy in New York more accessible, transparent, and effective for community leaders and grassroots…

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Panel presents promise, peril of AI use in education at Cornell

The panel, “AI + Education: Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI,” held during the 75th Trustee-Council Annual Meeting, painted a complete picture of the state of AI in education at Cornell.

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Commemorating composer, pianist, pedagogue Louise Farrenc Nov. 14-15

The two-day event features performances of Farrenc’s chamber music on historical instruments, a reimagining of the salon culture in collaboration with the Johnson Museum of Art, and scholarly presentations. 

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Eric Stickel promoted to chief of Cornell University Police

Eric Stickel, interim chief of the Cornell University Police Department, has been promoted to chief of police, effective immediately, after serving as interim chief since Sept. 20 following the retirement of Chief Anthony Bellamy.

Study links nutrition to better tuberculosis outcomes

Even after successful tuberculosis treatment, patients have a "metabolic scar" that can be ameliorated with better nutrition.

Three new Thought Summits to explore AI and data science frontiers

Cornell University has selected three new Thought Summits for 2026, advancing collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science across disciplines ranging from veterinary medicine and environmental justice to humanitarian response. 

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