National Society of Black Engineers thrives at Cornell

The Cornell chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of events expected to be well attended thanks to the student organization’s recent efforts to boost membership and revitalize its programming.

‘Staggering’ disparities: Homelessness risk varies across race

Black and Indigenous Americans are far more likely to experience homelessness than other groups, according to a Cornell-led study that is the first to report national, annual rates of sheltered homelessness over time across race and ethnicity.

Campus rallies to support Syria, Turkey earthquake survivors

Students, faculty and administrators have quickly mobilized relief efforts and support for those affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Syria and Turkey.

Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition launches

The inaugural Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition is now accepting applications, providing an opportunity for producers of value-added dairy products to bring their innovations to market.

Cornell expert leading effort to establish nutrition guidelines

Cornell nutrition expert Angela Odoms-Young will serve as the vice chair of the national 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which will review scientific evidence regarding federal nutrition programs and policies and provide nutritional guidelines for all Americans. 

Underwater robot helps explain Antarctic glacier’s retreat

First-of-their-kind observations reveal new details about melting at the grounding line of the vulnerable Thwaites Glacier that is contributing to its retreat and potentially to sea-level rise, according to Cornell researchers and international collaborators.

MLK lecture examines racial justice after affirmative action

Stanford University’s Richard T. Ford delivered the annual lecture, focusing on the lack of difficult discussions on generations of race-based exclusion and exploitation.

For Afghan scholar, Cornell is a step on a longer journey

Cornell, long a haven for academic refugees, has increased its focus on supporting scholars under threat.

Great Backyard Bird Count to launch Feb. 17

The 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count – in which bird and nature lovers around the world unite in an effort to tally as many species as possible over four days – begins Feb. 17 and runs through Feb. 20.