Quad art installations make physical distancing more social

The collaborative outdoor installation “Cornell: Safely Together” aims to make COVID-19 physical distancing a little more social, with mown patterns and furniture on the Ag and Arts quads.

University’s thriving business incubators, accelerators take off

Cornell’s network of business incubators and accelerators have developed into a growing and robust entrepreneurial engine nurtured with resources, training and mentorship that help faculty, research staff and graduate students launch marketable ideas and technologies.

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Donor support keeps Cornell Tech on the move

As Cornell Tech rapidly evolves, recent gifts have enabled the expansion of transformative impact-oriented programming and deep research expertise.

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John Kerry will speak at Belnick presidential forum Oct. 29

John Kerry, secretary of state in former President Barack Obama’s administration, will be the Belnick Family LaFeber/Lowi Presidential Forum speaker Oct. 29.

Committee seeks input on student mental health priorities

A comprehensive review of student mental health on the Ithaca campus was released Oct. 22, and the university is seeking input from the campus community to help prioritize the report’s recommendations.

Peñalver, Law School dean, named Seattle University president

Eduardo M. Peñalver ’94 will step down as the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School in January and depart for Seattle University next summer. Jens David Ohlin, vice dean and professor of law, will take over as the Law School’s interim dean.

Digital ‘hub’ to combine best of Cornell's alumni publications

A new partnership will develop a digital-first alumni publication as part of an information “hub,” bringing the best of Cornell Alumni Magazine, Ezra magazine and much more to Cornell alumni and friends around the world beginning next summer.

Pollack thanks staff for work in unprecedented circumstances

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Cornell community continues to pursue its mission and to thrive, President Martha E. Pollack said Oct. 20 in her fourth annual address to staff.

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Panel offers look at open access in the COVID-19 era

When COVID-19 struck, arXiv's mission, to make scientific research free and openly accessible, became even more urgent.