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Snapshot shows Cornell’s impact on local economy

Cornell drives economic growth in Ithaca and region via student and visitor spending, increased entrepreneurship, taxes and fees, and contributions to local municipalities and nonprofits.

Cornell partners with industry to better assess drought risk

The project aligns with Cornell Atkinson's core mission of supporting research that drives meaningful impact across public opinion, policy, and corporate practices.

Sunlight and seawater lead to low-cost green hydrogen, clean water

Researchers developed a low-cost method to produce carbon-free “green” hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis of seawater, with a helpful byproduct: potable water.

Times’ David Sanger to discuss the ‘New Cold Wars’ in visit

David Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for the New York Times, has been named a second spring 2025 Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Ceremony honors new, promoted Cornell police officers

Eight Cornell University Police officers were officially promoted to a higher rank or sworn in as new officers at a ceremony April 4.

Tree rings track atmospheric mercury cheaply

Wild fig tree rings offer a cheap method for tracking toxic atmospheric mercury, a byproduct of gold mining in the Global South.

Library puts rare James Baldwin collection on exhibit

The George Bixby James Baldwin collection, on display through July 25, includes rare and early editions of books by the famed author.

Nice flex: AI-powered smart clothing logs posture, exercises

Researchers at Cornell have developed a new type of smart clothing that can track a person’s posture and exercise routine but looks, wears – and washes – just like a regular shirt.

Levy Award winner leads team co-designing school playgrounds with Cornell and elementary students

In recognition of her work uniting students, designers and educators across generations to reimagine a play space that fosters creativity, inclusion and active play, Prof. Loebach has received this year’s George D. Levy Engaged Teaching and Research Award.

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James Morgan ’60, MBA ’63, earns Engineering’s highest alumni honor

In recognition of his transformative leadership in nanomanufacturing technology, James C. Morgan ’60, MBA ’63, was presented with the Cornell Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award – the college’s highest alumni honor.

Arbitrator receiving ILR’s Groat Award April 24

Scott Buchheit, M.S. ’77, will receive the ILR School’s Groat Award at its annual Groat & Alpern Celebration honoring alumni at The Pierre in Manhattan on April 24. 

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Avian flu in raw milk found to be broadly sensitive to heat

In response to dairy industry needs, a team of researchers found that avian flu persisted in raw milk for as long as eight weeks when refrigerated - but also that it did not survive pasteurization and even some subpasteurization temperatures.