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ILR School announces top alumni awards for 2025

Scott Buchheit, M.S. ’77, will receive the ILR School’s 2025 Groat Award and Linda Gadsby ’88 will receive the 2025 Alpern Award on April 24 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

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CALS welcomes 10 new faculty

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences welcomed 10 new faculty members this fall, advancing the college’s commitment to pursuing purpose-driven science and improving the lives of people across New York state and around the world.

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CCMR Jumpstart Program Awards Funding to Eight New Projects for Fall 2024 Semester

CCMR has selected eight innovative projects for funding through the NYS-funded Jumpstart Program for the Fall 2024 semester. 

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Cornell recognized again for commitment to diversity and inclusion

For the second year in a row, Cornell University has been awarded the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, recognizing the institution’s exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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Cornell Engineering introduces Jiang Fellows entrepreneurship program

Cornell Engineering is proud to announce the Jiang Fellows program with the generous support of Tianyi (TJ) Jiang '96, Ph.D. The program will succeed the Kessler Fellows program, which sunset this year after 15 years of fostering entrepreneurial growth among Cornell juniors.

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Liquefied natural gas carbon footprint is worse than coal

Liquefied natural gas leaves a carbon footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new Cornell study.

‘Hamilton’ star Daveed Diggs speaks on campus to sold-out crowd

Tony- and Grammy-award winner Daveed Diggs advises aspiring artists to “stop sweating the timeline” on their creative projects.

Researchers gain insights into KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancers

A mutation in the KRAS gene is associated with improved overall survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma compared with other variants, according to a multicenter study conducted at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and other institutions.

Fused molecules are building blocks for safer lithium-ion batteries

By fusing together a pair of contorted molecular structures, researchers created a porous crystal that can uptake lithium-ion electrolytes and transport them smoothly via one-dimensional nanochannels.

Building deconstruction, reuse would benefit NYS jobs, climate

Transitioning to a circular construction economy in New York state could unlock economic activity, create green jobs and advance climate goals, according to a Cornell-led white paper that provides policy recommendations.

Kids don’t need to love salads to maintain healthy weight

Serving children more nutritious meals didn't reduce their taste for sweets, but promoted healthier weight over time by reducing added sugar and fat consumption, a Cornell-led study found.

Steve Johnson, VP for government relations emeritus, dies

Stephen Philip Johnson, vice president for government and community relations emeritus, whose genial approach helped legislators understand Cornell’s educational missions, died Sept. 30 in Syracuse. He was 78.