Pamela Herd to discuss administrative burden, policy, and inequality

Pamela Herd, a prominent sociologist from the University of Michigan, will come to Cornell at the end of this month to detail the broader public implications of administrative burden—from policy spaces to public understanding—including what it means to be a public sociologist who directly engages policy to make government better.

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A storied career in labor law: Reflections of William B. Gould IV

William B. Gould IV shares how family history and values, and key Cornell connections, have contributed to his career in labor law. 

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Former UN ambassador, USAID director calls for rebuilding foreign aid

Samantha Power challenged students to make the case for foreign aid and U.S. engagement abroad during the Bartels World Affairs Lecture on April 16.

Counselors embedded in 911 call centers benefit police, the public

Behavioral health clinicians at 911 call centers answer mental health and substance abuse calls, enabling police officers to spend more time focusing on public safety. 

JFK Award winner Ariela Asllani builds a path in migration and public service

Ariela Asllani ’26 is recognized for her work with refugees and immigrants.

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Harvard economist to deliver Knight Lecture

Edward Glaeser’s talk, "Let's talk about cities, housing and infrastructure,” will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. in Malott Hall, Room 228.

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Legal scholars advocate for sustained Jewish-Muslim dialogue

Adjunct professors Mohamed ‘Arafa and Menachem Z. Rosensaft discussed the urgency of discourse between the intertwined communities April 14 at Cornell Law School.

April 24 event celebrates 20 years of China and Asia-Pacific studies

The College of Arts & Sciences is celebrating 20 years of the Cornell Levinson Program in China and Asia-Pacific Studies and a new faculty director.

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Ex-Costa Rican president warns of ‘great reversal’ in democracy

Laura Chinchilla, the former president of Costa Rica, warned an audience of Cornell students that global democracy is undergoing a “great reversal,” citing rising authoritarianism, weakening elections and declining public trust in democratic institutions.