NYT columnist: U.S. democracy’s progress outweighs ‘failed nation’ narrative

John McWhorter argues that calls for a "reset" discount the nation’s progress and the many reasons that democracy is worth saving.

‘Family:’ the bedrock of human interaction

Meredith Small’s new book explores how family is not a fixed notion but something that has evolved with humans as a species. 

Is faith feminine? Why US churches have men in pulpits, women in pews

In a new book, sociologist Landon Schnabel debunks assumptions that women are inherently more religious and explains why many Americans are disengaging from religious institutions while maintaining personal spirituality.

Using less politically charged language can ‘lower the temperature’ on DEI training

Replacing commonly used diversity, equity and inclusion-related terminology with carefully matched alternative language may improve Republicans’ favorability toward diversity training, according to new research from the ILR School.

Professors defend their disciplines in apocalypse debate

Five professors from across campus will advocate that their discipline is the most important to save in the annual Apocalypse Debate, sponsored by Logos, the undergraduate philosophy journal and club.

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Prosecutors invoke gender stereotypes in capital cases against women

Cornell information science researchers and Cornell Law School faculty found that in capital cases, prosecutors invoke a range of gender stereotypes against women defendants to increase the likelihood of convictions and death sentences.

A new way to measure how crisis counseling skills improve

Researchers from Cornell Bowers and Crisis Text Line, which provides free, confidential mental health support, have developed a method for tracking how counselors hone their ability to steer conversations toward positive outcomes.

CTI announces 2026 Active Learning Postdoctoral Fellowship recipients

Beginning in Fall 2026, a new round of ALI postdoctoral fellows are supporting three Cornell departments to transform courses using active learning approaches. 

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New course bridges student pathway from college to career

A new course in the College of Arts & Sciences helps students gain professional development skills and includes a career trek to New York City. 

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