Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 carved portrait to adorn NYS Capitol

For the first time in 125 years, the face of a celebrated New Yorker – Ruth Bader Ginsburg – will be permanently commemorated at the New York State Capitol’s Great Western Staircase.

CCE podcast discusses avian influenza, backyard chickens and biosecurity

The recent resurgence of avian influenza – fueled by the return of migratory waterfowl that carry, but are typically not impacted by the virus – is causing significant damage to both commercial poultry and wild bird populations worldwide, while also impacting backyard flocks.

Around Cornell

New Cornell variety raises grape expectations for NYS wine

Compared to its riesling parent, the new grape could have slightly improved cold hardiness, much better rot and fungal disease resistance, and similar wine quality.

Cheers! Craft brewery patrons value tasting room ambience

While creating quality craft beers, serving up a pleasant tasting-room experience with friendly, informed servers can bring more profit to a brewery, according to new Cornell research.

Repairs to Flat Rock Bridge span two generations

The 1983 student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers designed and built Flat Rock Bridge. Now the current student chapter is renovating it with the help of faculty, staff, and community members.

Facing floods, non-white homeowners prepare, protect property

In flood-prone New York, non-white homeowners are more likely to take active measures – like protecting a furnace or installing a sump pump – to prepare for deluge, says Cornell research.

Dashboard details surge in NYS eviction filings

New York state saw a resurgence of eviction proceedings after a nearly two-year moratorium ended in early 2022, with rates that year exceeding pre-pandemic levels in 40 of 62 counties, according to an ILR School analysis of census and court data.

Dyson students tackle societal issues at competition

Students working to support local Indigenous heritage, dairy farmers, formerly incarcerated people and entrepreneurs in Uganda and Ithaca competed for a total of $7,500 in prize money that will fund their community collaborators.

eCornell, nonprofit partners tackle economic mobility

Cornell’s Project Leadership certificate through eCornell’s new Transform program offers working adults from underserved communities free access to Cornell online courses and certificates, with the goal of supporting economic mobility for all.