Using less politically charged language can ‘lower the temperature’ on DEI training

Replacing commonly used diversity, equity and inclusion-related terminology with carefully matched alternative language may improve Republicans’ favorability toward diversity training, according to new research from the ILR School.

Professors defend their disciplines in apocalypse debate

Five professors from across campus will advocate that their discipline is the most important to save in the annual Apocalypse Debate, sponsored by Logos, the undergraduate philosophy journal and club.

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Prosecutors invoke gender stereotypes in capital cases against women

Cornell information science researchers and Cornell Law School faculty found that in capital cases, prosecutors invoke a range of gender stereotypes against women defendants to increase the likelihood of convictions and death sentences.

Francis Fukuyama ’74 named Freedom and Free Societies Professor

Influential political thinker and Cornell alumnus Francis Fukuyama '74 will teach a 2027 course and deliver a public lecture on democracy, institutions and emerging technologies.

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New course bridges student pathway from college to career

A new course in the College of Arts & Sciences helps students gain professional development skills and includes a career trek to New York City. 

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Winter Session 2027 registration is now open

Registration is now open for Cornell University’s online Winter Session. Classes run Jan. 4–22, giving students the opportunity to explore an interest, fulfill a requirement, or earn credits before the spring semester.  

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John McWhorter to consider ‘Is America a Failed Experiment?’

McWhorter, associate professor of linguistics at Columbia University, will offer a talk Nov. 2 as part of the College of Arts & Science's America250 events.

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Brooks team to research effectiveness of race- and class-based policy communication

Funded by a research grant from the Russell Sage Foundation, faculty members Neil Lewis Jr. and Jeff Niederdeppe will engage in new research to evaluate the effectiveness of race- and class-based messaging strategies targeting racialized policy issues.

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Sociologist alumna who studies climate change wins MacArthur Fellowship

Sociologist Holly Jean Buck, Ph.D. ’17, a member of the University at Buffalo faculty, is one of 20 recipients of this year’s MacArthur Fellowships, known as the “genius grants,” for her research on climate change and environmental policy.