Professor’s model perfectly predicted Trump victory

A Cornell professor’s election forecasting model correctly picked Trump’s win this year in all 50 states – and would have correctly predicted 95% of states in every election since 2000.

Cornell helps NYS growers hone the art and science of poinsettias

From root rot and powdery mildew to white flies and Lewis mites, the threats to poinsettias abound - NYS growers persevere with the support and expertise of Cornell faculty and staff. 

2024 Bartels Awards honor custodians’ ‘call to duty’

A Dec. 11 ceremony recognized six Building Care Department employees for outstanding service and announced scholarships for staff and their children.

Carla Gomes named Schmidt AI2050 Senior Fellow

Philanthropic organization Schmidt Sciences has named Carla P. Gomes of Cornell Bowers CIS an AI2050 Senior Fellow for her work on innovative AI approaches to advance scientific discovery, focusing on significant sustainability challenges.

$11.5M gift strengthens hospitality research, teaching

An $11.5 million gift from entrepreneur C. Kenneth Grailer ’53 will support the Nolan School of Hotel Administration by expanding the Center for Hospitality Research, helping renovate the Grailer Food Labs and providing scholarships.

Learn local lore, Cornell historian Earle says in ‘Last Lecture’

Lecturer Corey Ryan Earle ’07, Cornell’s unofficial historian, gave the latest installment in the Last Lecture series, which invites a respected staff member or professor to give a lecture as if it were their final one. 

DNA secreted by tumor cell prompts immune response

Specially packaged DNA secreted by tumor cells can trigger an immune response that inhibits the metastatic spread of the tumor to the liver, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Things to do: Student and ornithological art, nature crafts

The last day of classes nears, but there are still events across campus over the next week for crafters, filmgoers, art lovers and more.

Joel Malina, VP for university relations, to depart Cornell

Joel M. Malina, who has served as vice president for university relations for 11 years, will depart Cornell Jan. 5.