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Ancient texts offer timely lessons on speaking freely

In his new book, “How to Speak Freely,” classicist Michael Fontaine of the College of Arts and Sciences shows that thousands of years ago, Athenians were struggling with the same topics societies struggle with today.

Creative tourism plan fosters forest protection, economic growth in Puerto Rico

A collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business aims to shape sustainable tourism development for Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest.

Tove Helland Hammer ’69, first female editor of ILR Review, dies at 80

Tove Helland Hammer ’69, professor emerita of organizational behavior in the ILR School and the first female editor of the ILR Review, died on Sept. 12 in Ithaca. A professor at Cornell for 47 years, Helland was 80.

Weill Cornell receives $3M to launch research center for HIV’s effects on brain

The discovery research center could uncover molecular markers that enable new diagnostics and lead to potential therapies for people living with neurological complications related to HIV.

Study finds trust is the missing ingredient for AI-driven food safety

New research has found that although food companies recognized clear benefits to pooling confidential food safety, concerns about trust, competition and shared standards continue to stand in the way.

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Experts spotlight financial strategies to advance sustainability

Financial strategies can advance sustainability goals, but only if environmental trade-offs can be measured and incorporated into decisions, a panel of experts said at a Climate Week NYC 2026 event co-hosted by the SC Johnson College and Cornell Atkinson.

Study reveals how a membrane lipid tunes the eye’s response to light

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have determined the mechanism by which a molecule within cells can help tune the light sensitivity of the eyes, a finding that should enable the development of drugs that target this site to treat related eye diseases.

More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents

As an undergraduate researcher, Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 found that trees were three times more likely to be damaged in impoverished, racially diverse neighborhoods. 

CJI releases "blueprint" to address decarbonization in NY state homes

New York state could catalyze a widespread clean energy transition and address its affordability issues by leveraging one of its most important resources – homes – according to a new report from the Climate Jobs Institute at the ILR School.

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ILR's Ksiazek awarded SUNY fellowship

Kristin “Kricky” Ksiazek, M.P.A. ’13,, who directs the ILR School's HIgh Road Buffalo Fellowship program, has been selected to serve as a 2026-27 fellow in the SUNY Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellows Program.

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Society for the Humanities celebrates 60 years as incubator for innovative research

Cornell’s Society for the Humanities marked its 60th anniversary Sept. 18-19 with events celebrating six decades of humanities research and collaboration.

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How to speak freely examined in eCornell event Oct. 6

Cornell President Michael I. Kotlikoff and classics professor Mike Fontaine will discuss free speech and leadership Oct. 6 opening the Program on Freedom and Free Societies series.

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