Scholarly Leadership to Protect and Strengthen Democracy

As Nelson Tebbe ponders the work ahead for the Rule of Law, Rights, and the Democratic Order pillar in the Cornell Center on Democracy, he envisions an opportunity for scholars to support the work of those on the front lines in…

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All-natural materials promote regenerative architecture

Straw, mycelium, hemp and dirt are building blocks in Marta Wisniewska's research and teaching focused on designing healthier spaces that mitigate the construction industry’s environmental impact.

AAP interns help reimagine the future of Far Rockaway, Queens

Through a summer internship opportunity with RISE in Queens, New York, a multidisciplinary student team, comprising both planners and architects, worked alongside community members to envision new possibilities for a more equitable, sustainable bayside.

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‘A seat at the table’: Cornell expands access to multiple AI tools for faculty, staff, students

Most faculty, staff and students will have free access to a range of AI platforms – an effort to level the playing field, spur exploration and reduce the costs and vulnerabilities of individual consumer licenses.

Cute robots, historical chatbots: AI in the classroom grows more sophisticated

Instructors across Cornell are working to strike a balance in the classroom – using AI as a teaching tool but also making choices to prevent its use and preserve the learning experience. 

Amy Lewis Sweetman '08 forges beauty from the past

Sweetman ‘08, artist and owner of Agrisculpture, is the guest of the October Startup Cornell podcast. Sweetman creates metalwork sculptures that use antique farm equipment and are informed by nature. She’s the artist behind the Apple sculpture on the Ithaca Commons and recently created a piece as a memorial to the fallen heroes of Ukraine. 

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Laidlaw scholars build better world

The two-year Laidlaw Scholars Program supports undergraduates as they become globally minded researchers and ethical leaders. Applications opened this week for first- and second-year students interested in joining the next cohort. 

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Good vibes: Phones promote shared space, not silos, in Arts Quad installation

“Vibe Coating” integrates green-screen technology and AI to visualize participants' prompts as an immersive, continuously changing environment.

AAP semester snapshot: fall 2026 in focus

Refreshed learning and making spaces, innovative programming, and expert faculty and staff spanning five departments and three campuses welcome students back to classrooms and studios as Cornell AAP opens a dynamic academic year.

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