Why we’re skeptical of the emotions we see on our screens

If you’ve poured your heart out on social media about a political issue, it might have felt cathartic – but likely was not persuasive, Cornell research finds.

Former Iceland president Jóhannesson visits Cornell for Messenger lectures

Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, former President of Iceland (2016–2024) and current Professor of History at the University of Iceland, visited Cornell University last week to deliver three Messenger Lectures, reflecting on his experience as Iceland’s head of state and the changing geopolitical and cultural landscape of Iceland.

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Colleen Barry reappointed Brooks School dean

Barry, the founding dean of the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, will continue to serve in that role for a second five-year term.

Leading journalists to discuss how polling shapes news coverage at Roper Roundtable

On April 14 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at Cornell University will host an on-campus viewing party in 291 Clark Hall for their Roper Roundtable: “Exploring Relationships Between Journalism and Public Opinion.” 

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Rep. Tonko talks ‘forever chemical’ alternatives with students

New York Congressman Paul Tonko (D-20th Dist.) brought his perspective as both an engineer and longtime Capital District policymaker to conversations with students and faculty in a visit to Cornell on March 20.

Jens David Ohlin reappointed dean of Cornell Law School

Jens David Ohlin has been appointed to a second term as the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School, effective July 1. The Cornell Board of Trustees Executive Committee voted March 9 to approve the new term. 

Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures names 2026 faculty fellows

The Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures at Cornell University has named five faculty fellows from across three colleges and five departments to its inaugural cohort.

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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.

Nutrition policy scholar Marion Nestle to speak March 19

Food policy expert Marion Nestle, a professor emerita at New York University, will give a talk, “Food Politics in the Trump Era: The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” on March 19 in Schurman Hall.