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Brooks School becomes first Ivy partner in veterans’ service initiative

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy has become the first Ivy League school to join Service to Service, a partnership led by the Volcker Alliance and We the Veterans that helps schools of public service connect veterans and military families with public service education pathways and propel them into stable and impactful careers in public leadership.

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YAMATO The Drummers of Japan featured on concert series

Described as the “epitome of the Japanese spirit,” Yamato will bright their show “Hito no Chikara”, The Power of Human Strength to Baily Hall.

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André Dhondt, Professor of Ornithology, retires after decades of scholarship

After decades of scholarship, André Dhondt, Edwin H. Morgens Professor of Ornithology, retires. Dhondt was a pioneer in the field of avian disease ecology, authored more than 325 articles, and mentored hundreds of students. 

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Annual Soup & Hope speaker series to kick off Jan. 23

The 18th annual Soup & Hope speaker series returns to Sage Chapel, spotlighting six Cornell staff, faculty and student storytellers who will share their experiences overcoming life’s challenges while attendees enjoy a free meal of soup and bread.

Engineering announces reorganization to bolster Inclusive Excellence

Reaffirming and extending Cornell Engineering’s longstanding commitment to providing a supportive learning environment for students of all backgrounds, the college announced a significant reorganization of its Office of Inclusive Excellence, including new leadership and a broader vision.

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Communicating with cotton: CROPPS research in Arizona

In a new video, Molly Edwards ’12 highlights innovations from researchers at the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) aimed at tackling the impacts of heat and drought on agriculture.

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Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn’t just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay.

Voters forgive politicians who tried – even if they failed

Voters care if they’re better off than before the last election -- but also about incumbent politicians’ intentions, Cornell research finds.

Immune complex shaves stem cells to protect against cancer

A group of immune proteins called the inflammasome can help prevent blood stem cells from becoming malignant by removing certain receptors from their surfaces and blocking cancer gene activity, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. 

History department honors first women hired

The centerpiece is a wall-size homage to the first three women hired and McGraw itself, drawn by Prof. Paraska Tolan-Szkilnik. 

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Collaborative Efforts Safeguard University Systems and Services

At Cornell, students and employees alike develop the skills and tools they need to identify and resolve the issues they face in their world. These problem-solving journeys are seldom traveled alone. Associate Chief Information Security Officer Tim Bradish stresses the importance of internal and cross-functional teams.

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New book explores the act of defiance

Sunita Sah, professor in the Johnson School of Management, has written “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” a book that reveals why people need to develop more agency in their lives and change the world they live in.