New trustees set to join Cornell Board in July

At its May 23 meeting, the Cornell Board of Trustees elected five new trustees and reelected six current trustees to four-year terms. They all join recent alumni- and student-elected trustees.

Students win summer awards to work on startups

The programs provide students with summer funding up to $6,000.

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Alumnus Van Hamilton Barbeau works to give healthcare startups a boost

The new Startup Cornell podcast episode features Van Hamilton Barbeau '11, MS/MBA '20, AVP at Ochsner Ventures, the venture capital arm of Ochsner Health.

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Impact funds offer a lower-risk proposition for private markets

Based on a new benchmark that analyzes risk exposure and performance, impact funds hold their own against traditional funds.

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How CEO political activism can hurt (or help) business

Cornell Tech researchers illuminate circumstances under which it is more or less beneficial for CEOs to talk about politics.

Faculty panel: More investment for social good is needed

Financial markets could help society achieve both prosperity and equity, but investment in efforts to address pressing social problems is still underfunded, according to a panel of Cornell faculty.

Alum's luxury bags tackle food waste issue

Allegorie, a small-batch accessory company, turns discarded fruits into wallets, bags and backpacks

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World Economic Forum Expert: “Circularity” can drive growth

Hernán J.F. Saenz III ’98 urged businesses to minimize waste, maximize product lifecycles, and separate economic growth from resource consumption.

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Students can attend hackathons on AI, health, animals and digital ag

Students can apply to take part in one of four hackathons this semester — two on campus and two in New York City.

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