Eight groups named Cornell Heroes for exceptional service

Cornell is honoring nearly 200 employees this year as “Cornell Heroes” – a universitywide honor that celebrates the extraordinary dedication of staff whose work may go unseen but remains essential to upholding Cornell’s mission.

Smolka named associate vice provost in Research & Innovation

Smolka, a biochemist and former interim director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, will support life sciences across the university.

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Two academic advisers earn 2025 excellence awards

Members of Cornell’s Professional Academic Advising Community honored two colleagues – and recognized an outgoing co-chair – at a ceremony May 8.

Tashara M. Leak receives NYS Senate Women of Distinction award

The New York State Senate has honored Tashara M. Leak, associate professor and associate dean of Cornell Human Ecology in New York City, as a 2025 Woman of Distinction.

Inclusive Excellence Podcast: Season finale with Kathryn Boor '80

In the season finale of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, co-hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel welcome Kathryn Boor ‘80, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education for a conversation about her journey at Cornell – both as a student and an academic leader.

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Muslim chaplain, Diwan Center for Muslim Life awarded Perkins Prize

Cornell’s Muslim chaplain Numan Dugmeoglu, and the Diwan Center for Muslim Life received the 29th annual James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial and Intercultural Peace and Harmony during a ceremony April 21 at Willard Straight Hall.

CHESS team rolls up their sleeves for spring tune-up

While the particle accelerator buried beneath Cornell’s soccer field typically hums along 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the spring down period offers a rare and essential pause in operations.

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Student employees honored for dedication, initiative

Twelve Cornell students and one staff member earned awards for their exceptional contributions within Student and Campus Life.

Inclusive Excellence Podcast: DEI – More than just an acronym

In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, co-hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel go back to the basics – breaking down the foundational concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and exploring why understanding these terms matters to everyone, everywhere. 

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