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Muawia Barazangi, ‘soul’ of geological sciences, dies at 80

Muawia Barazangi, professor emeritus of earth and atmospheric sciences, died March 30 in Ithaca at the age of 80.

Five students receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

A diverse group of students and recent graduates representing Cornell’s four contract colleges have been selected to receive the 2022 State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

Mixed-reality driving simulator a low-cost alternative

Cornell Tech researchers have developed a mixed-reality driving simulator system that could lower the cost of testing vehicle systems and interfaces, such as the turn signal and dashboard.

Underserved high schoolers now thriving in college credit Cornell program

"I saw what I am capable of when I am challenged" - that's what University of Buffalo freshman Donovan Blount says about a course developed at Cornell by two professors in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. The leader of a national education equity organization says professors Maria Fitzpatrick and Matthew Hall are "academic heroes."

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Cornelia Ye award winners engage students with interdisciplinary teaching

The Center for Teaching Innovation selected doctoral students Zach Grobe (English language and literatures) and Janani Hariharan (soil and crop sciences) as recipients of the 2021-22 Cornelia Ye outstanding teaching assistant award.

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Klarman fellow Nancy P. Lin interprets urban on-site art

Focusing on Chinese contemporary art, Lin brings her fascination with urban spaces to her work as an art historian.

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Organize locally, ILR School alumni urges during Konvitz Lecture

Teaser: Combatting polarization begins with participating in the political process, says Basil Smikle Jr. '93 

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Mindfulness reduced stress, but didn’t change decisions: ILR research processes

Online exercises reduced perceived stress, but did not alter decision-making processes, at least when the training occurs at an adult age, researchers found. 

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Veterinary College sees new wellspring of funding from USDA

Researchers are securing grants that span the breadth of USDA priorities — from improving livestock health and genetics, to thwarting foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance, to understanding impacts of rural veterinarians.

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Omnichannel Leadership Program designed by Industry and powered by Cornell

Cornell University is partnering with industry executives and brand visionaries from across the globe to launch a new Omnichannel Leadership Immersion Program that will empower and train leaders to build high-performing, seamless customer journeys.

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Privatization, poverty threaten water affordability

An analysis of the 500 largest city water systems in the U.S. found private ownership contributed to significantly higher water bills and lower affordability for low-income households.

E. coli bacteria exploits Crohn’s disease inflammation

A multi-year study of the role of E. coli gut bacteria in Crohn’s disease finds that intestinal inflammation liberates chemicals that nourish the bacteria’s growth and promotes their ability to cause inflammation.