A team of Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has developed a computer model that will help scientists more efficiently develop protein-destroying therapies, a newer type of treatment that is particularly promising for cancer.
From Sept. 10–12, future-oriented scholars from around the United States will convene at the Just Ocean and Coastal Futures Conference at Cornell University to imagine, design, and support reparative frameworks in ocean and coastal studies.
Thirty participants from 23 units across eight colleges gathered in early August to explore what an AI-enabled future of software development might look like at Cornell. They expected to share tools, compare approaches, and test new ideas. Instead, many left talking about something else entirely: people.
On August 19, Cornell Law School welcomed 218 students in the J.D. Class of 2029, 27 J.D. exchange students from international partner schools, and 2 transfer students for their first day of Orientation.
On August 6, Cornell Law School welcomed 103 students representing 26 countries by citizenship to Orientation for the General LL.M. (Master of Laws) Class of 2027.
Dr. Sara Morris, the John M. Kingsbury Executive Director of the Shoals Marine Lab, will speak about the wonders of bird migration and what she’s learned from 36 years of studying birds on Appledore Island in Maine, at the 2026 Paul C. Mundinger Distinguished Lectureship on September 9.
Targeting launch Aug. 30, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will attempt to directly image a set of exoplanets selected with help from Cornell faculty member Dmitry Savransky.
Tuberculosis bacteria released into the air from infected individuals dry out to form infectious particles that are second only to measles in contagiousness, Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have found.
Cornell’s To Do the Greatest Good campaign surpassed its goal of raising more than $5 billion and engaging more than 200,000 alumni – achievements that will enhance opportunities for students and accelerate critical faculty research.
While Cornell has won at least 10 games in six of the last seven seasons, the lack of silverware is a driving force for the Big Red entering the 2026 season.
The Freedom Party, a block-party style festival that emphasizes community connection, storytelling, and creative and academic freedoms, returns on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1–4 p.m. at Greater Ithaca Activities Center in downtown Ithaca.
