Johnson Museum exhibit celebrates the art and science of the home

The exhibit celebrates a century of applying science and design to the study of the home, the result of a collaboration between the museum and the College of Human Ecology as part of its centennial year.

Chemist Robert Fay, emeritus professor, dies at 88

Robert C. Fay, emeritus professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Feb. 6 in Fairfax, Virginia. He was 88.

Panels discuss federal research funding threats, opportunities

Experts discussed support for science research during a pair of panels organized by faculty and students on Feb. 28.

COVID-flu vaccine could provide broad, lasting protection

The new platform, which provided 100% protection from influenza and COVID-19 in mouse models, could vastly improve vaccine administration and the efficacy of the current flu vaccine.

Samsara co-founder named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year

Entrepreneurship at Cornell has announced that John Bicket ’02, chief technology officer and co-founder of tech firm Samsara, has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2025.

New Hillel building planned to support Jewish life at Cornell

A proposed new building on West Campus, expected to open in summer 2027, will provide a dedicated home for a student organization that helps students connect and develop their Jewish and religious identity.

Joseph Burns, emeritus professor, former dean of faculty, dies at 83

Joseph A. Burns, Ph.D. ’66, emeritus professor of engineering and astronomy, and a former vice provost and dean of the Cornell faculty, died Feb. 26 in Ithaca.

How to Beat the Winter Blues and More: A Q&A With Cornell Tech’s New Therapist Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis

In the fall of 2024, Cornell Tech welcomed a counselor, Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis, dedicated to students on its campus in New York City.

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Do starchy carbs cause cavities?

New research provides evidence that – depending on your genetic makeup and oral microbiome – starch could contribute to cavities and gum disease.