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Fructose contributes to obesity by changing cells

Eating fructose appears to alter cells in the digestive tract in a way that enables them to take in more nutrients, according to a preclinical study at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

How moviemaking evolved to draw us in

In a new book, “Movies on Our Minds: The Evolution of Cinematic Engagement,” psychology professor emeritus James Cutting explores the perceptual, cognitive and emotional reasons we enjoy popular films.

Trailblazing veterinarian wins award for distinguished alumni service

The leadership and dynamic accomplishments of Sheila Allen ’76, D.V.M. ’81, have both shaped the veterinary profession and earned her the 2021 Daniel Elmer Salmon Award for Distinguished Alumni Service from the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine.

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First-year medical students don white coats in historic year

Members of the Weill Cornell Medical College Class of 2025 received their white coats Aug. 20, kicking off their medical educations.    

Doctoral candidate and advisor receive HHMI Gilliam Fellowships

Doctoral candidate Karla García-Martínez and Professor of Immunology Cindy Leifer were selected as recipients of the 2021 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Graduate Fellowships for Advanced Study.

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Students’ project expands mental health information in NJ

Two Cornell undergrads are helping people in their hometown access mental health care for their children and leading teen groups in conversation.

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Welcome events, new buildings greet students

For new Cornell students, Orientation won’t just be an introduction to life on campus – due to the pandemic, it might be their first fully in-person school experience in 18 months.

Radio interview highlights "town-gown" relations in Rochester

The August 17 All Things Equal featured Clayton Jones, University of Rochester, Senior Director of Local Government and Community Relations. All Things Equal airs Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. on WHCU 870-AM.  Cornell…

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Officials offer Mental Health Review update

University leaders announced the launch of a new website that serves as a centralized source of information about campus mental health and well-being, and lauded recent work by the students of the Empathy Assistance & Referral Service.

Summer program preps new students for Cornell

Cornell’s seven-week Prefreshman Summer Program offers new students the opportunity to learn more about the university and its resources before they start their first year on East Hill.

Planes four times as likely to hit birds during migrations

The risk of airplanes colliding with birds increases greatly during migrations, according to research from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and partners, who have been looking for patterns in data from three New York City-area airports.

New Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards appoints director

After a nationwide search, Christina Liang has been selected to lead the newly formed Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards as the office's inaugural Director

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