Holding people responsible through a system of blame, praise

Philosopher David Shoemaker examines the complicated nature of both modes of response, teasing out their many varieties while defending a general symmetry between them.

What Houston can teach US cities about immigrant rights

The majority-minority city serves as a bellwether for others with growing immigrant populations, argues a new book co-authored by Shannon Gleeson.

Stark population decline projected for NYS

New York state’s population could shrink by more than 2 million people over the next 25 years – a decline of more than 13%, according to a new report.

Peer advisors polish resumes, build confidence

The peer advisor program is restarting in the Arts & Sciences Career Development office.

Around Cornell

Common gender, nationality boost rivalries and performance

A Cornell ILR School research team found that having either the same gender or the same nationality as an opponent leads to greater perceptions of rivalry and subsequent better effort-based performance.

Employers hold sway in immigration bureaucracy

Prioritizing unique and more educated applicants for temporary work visas, U.S. employers play a central but understudied role in the allocation of temporary work visas, new Cornell research finds.

Dual tracks to the top: Men often linked with power, women with status

Men are associated with control over people and resources, and women are aligned with respect and admiration, according to new Cornell research.

Disclose invisible disabilities in social VR? It depends

Cornell researchers have found that in social VR settings, the decision to disclose an invisible disability – a physical, mental or neurological condition that’s not apparent but can limit a person’s movements, senses or activities – is personal.

Could ‘inoculation’ limit misinformation?

A popular strategy for combating misinformation can help people distinguish truth from falsehood – when combined with reminders to focus on accuracy, Cornell-led research finds.