Will Julia Felix survive? Classics prof is on the case in Pompeii TV series

Cornell archaeologist Caitie Barrett helps actor Tom Hiddleston uncover some of the secrets of the daily lives of people who were living in Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.

‘Chillin’ on the Quad’ invites Cornellians to come together

Cornell’s third annual “Chillin’ on the Quad” returns July 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Ag Quad, inviting staff, faculty, students and retirees to come together.

Brian White appointed university general counsel

The Executive Committee of the Cornell Board of Trustees approved his appointment on June 15. White will start as Cornell’s top legal officer on Aug. 20.

Learning labs cultivate knowledge – and produce – for students

The labs produce lettuce, cilantro, bok choy and watercress – and cultivate knowledge among high school students growing the food.

How a Cornell startup scaled to $1.3 billion in battery tech

The startup was founded by Cornell alumni and a professor, inspired by a class in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and nurtured through Cornell’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The richer get richer – not just materially, but socially

Social connection is as disparate and unequal as income in the U.S. – and the two reinforce each other, Cornell sociologists argue in a new book.

CTI announces 2026 winners of Ye Awards for graduate achievements in teaching

This year's University-Wide graduate teaching conference celebrated excellence in teaching, recognizing Margaret Foster and Naman Agrawal with the Cornelia Ye and Christine Ye Awards for Outstanding Teaching Assistance. 

Around Cornell

Employees beat the heat at appreciation luncheon

More than 1,000 employees across campus gathered for an appreciation luncheon hosted by the Division of Human Resources and the Office of the President.

Academic ‘boot camp’ helps veterans build college confidence

Eighteen active-duty and veteran service members visited Cornell with the nonprofit Warrior-Scholar Project, which helps military personnel pursue higher education.