William Sims Jr., emeritus design professor and former chair, dies at 86

William Sims Jr., a workplace design strategist and former department chair in the College of Human Ecology, died Feb. 7 at the age of 86.

Illegal market would blunt benefit of menthol cigarette ban

Demand for illegal menthol cigarettes would be substantial if the U.S. banned legal sales, limiting public health gains, Cornell research finds.

New appointments to bolster research and innovation

Krystyn J. Van Vliet has been named vice president for innovation and external engagement strategy, and Gary Koretzky ’78 will serve as interim vice provost for research.

Canine parvovirus finding adds to Baker Institute’s legacy

New research shows how dogs' antibodies bind to and neutralize parvovirus - and builds on generations of work on the disease at the Baker Institute for Animal Health.

CTI explores “The Art of Teaching” in new series

Teaching is a practice, and a craft. It’s also an art. And the art of teaching is the subject of a new workshop series, which debuts this February at the Center for Teaching Innovation, with “The Art of Discussion.”

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Bohannon, Manne event focuses on female body image, evolution

“Is Fat Female? Evolution, Feminism, and Getting the Story Right” will feature Prof. Kate Manne and best-selling author Cat Bohannon.

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Cornell Tech announces The Bridge at Cornell Tech

Cornell Tech, the groundbreaking campus of Cornell University dedicated to developing leaders and technologies for the AI era, has announced the opening of The Bridge, a new state-of-the-art flexible workspace for entrepreneurs, early and mid-stage ventures, and more established companies. 

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Brian Crane named director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology

Brian Crane began as Director of the Weill Center for Cell and Molecular Biology on January 1, 2025. He is only the second Director in the History of the Weill Institute since its founding by inaugural Director Scott Emr in 2008.

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Ready, set … count! Annual birding event aids research

The Great Backyard Bird Count, organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in collaboration with Audubon and Birds Canada, is Feb. 14-17 and invites volunteers to watch birds and record what they see, enriching the Cornell Lab’s trove of data.