The mystery of the Seneca Drums persists

Researchers are plumbing the depths of the largest and deepest of New York’s Finger Lakes to explain the source of its famous booming sounds.

Philanthropy class awards $60,000 to Tompkins County nonprofits

Nineteen Tompkins County nonprofits received a combined $60,000 in grants this month, thanks to graduate students in a philanthropic leadership class that teaches the value of giving.

Town-Gown Awards honor housing, child care collaborations

Two community-university partnerships that support child care and affordable housing in Tompkins County won 2025 Cornell Town-Gown Awards on Dec. 6.

Meinig Fieldhouse built to protect iconic red-tailed hawks

The crew building the fieldhouse embraced the hawks as part of daily life, even sporting stickers of Big Red on their hard hats and creating and filling a makeshift birdbath to keep them cool.

‘Good vibes’: Campus spaces support flourishing religious communities

As students express their interest in religion, faith-based organizations and the campus itself are evolving to meet their needs, including the addition of a Hindu temple in Anabel Taylor Hall.

Cornell ash trees aim to beat back borer insects

Cornell Botanic Gardens is collaborating with conservation partners to propagate trees resistant to emerald ash borers.   

‘Fit for Duty’ explores military uniforms’ influence on fashion

Opening on Veterans Day, the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection exhibition traces the interplay of form and function across conflict and couture – while highlighting Cornell’s land-grant legacy of military service.

New York wool goes to fashion school

Through a series of visits to regional farms and experimentation with local wool, students in the College of Human Ecology are discovering its idiosyncrasies and charms.

Cornell United Way strengthens the community’s resilience

Cornellians can make a significant difference in the lives of people in the community by making a donation to the Cornell United Way, now in its 104th year.