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Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors 

A Cornell-led study finds that wines made from disease-resistant grape varieties, long dismissed by traditionalists, appeal to consumers as much as those made from classic European grapes. 

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.

Developing lower-performing employees may annoy the go-getters

Faced with limited funds for staff training, bosses must decide which employees receive advanced skills training — high or low achievers. Research suggests that might depend on the prevailing fairness norms in the workplace.

What’s keeping schoolchildren from eating local foods?

Bottlenecks and tradeoffs in food procurement pathways shared in a new USDA report and at Climate Week NYC.

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Executives reshaping hospitality to speak on campus

At the fall 2026 Nolan School Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series, executives share expertise in food and beverage, real estate, AI, resorts and more.

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The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new faculty for 2026-27

Twenty new faculty have joined the College of Arts & Sciences this year, strengtheningdepartments and programs with their wide-ranging expertise and filling numerous leadershiproles for the College and university.

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Hops and dreams: Cornell helps new varieties go from field to glass 

The Cornell Hop Breeding Program aims to give New York growers and brewers cultivars suited to the state's climate and disease pressure.  

Podcast celebrates Cornell earning #4 ranking in entrepreneurship

This month's Startup Cornell podcast featured a conversation between two campus leaders of Cornell's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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Economist Kerwin Charles, Ph.D. ’96, to give 2026 Staller Lecture

Yale economist Kerwin Charles, Ph.D. '96, will deliver Cornell University’s 2026 Staller Lecture on racial labor market inequality Sept. 22. 

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