Student club helps incarcerated people earn a second chance

For students in the Cornell University Parole Initiative Club, parole applications are more than just paperwork.

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. 

From llamas to lavender, agritourism grows in New York state

Cornell Cooperative Extension has boosted its support for New York state agritourism as the industry has grown, with the number of participating farms nearly doubling and revenue tripling since 2007.

The secret lives of city insects: bringing urban ecology to the community

Doctoral student Sylvana Ross and a team of Cincinnati youths spent their summer studying city-dwelling insects, amassing data that can inform decisions that support healthy green spaces. 

Cornell men’s soccer hunting for silverware under Smith

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.

‘Find your farmer, fill your freezer’: Cornell connects meat producers with consumers

The free website, called MeatSuite, helps customers find local meat producers and estimates the costs and savings of buying meat in bulk. 

NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot

Researchers and extension staff translated complex research into a hands-on curriculum – including the construction and deployment of floating robots – for New York State teachers and their students. 

NYS stewards spur ‘absolutely critical’ local action on climate change

The Cornell Climate Stewards program gives New York state residents the tools and confidence to address the impacts of climate change in their communities. 

CTI announces 2026 winners of Ye Awards for graduate achievements in teaching

This year's University-Wide graduate teaching conference celebrated excellence in teaching, recognizing Margaret Foster and Naman Agrawal with the Cornelia Ye and Christine Ye Awards for Outstanding Teaching Assistance. 

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