Cornell mathematicians win grants to ensure AI safety, research integrity

As mathematicians work through challenges related to AI, Cornell math faculty members are leading the field with work integrating AI into math and mathematics into AI.

Exhibit weaves together clothing, work and the environment

A Cornell University Library exhibit, “Weathering the Storm,” which examines the intersection of the environment, labor and workwear, opens Oct. 8 at the ILR School’s Catherwood Library.

Reeve Parker, professor emeritus of literatures in English, dies at 89

A. Reeve Parker, professor emeritus of literatures in English in the College of Arts and Sciences and a scholar of British Romanticism, died Sept. 16 in Ithaca, New York, at age 89.

A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program opens 2026-27 call for nominations

Cornell faculty members, academic departments and groups of departments are invited to submit nominations for the A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program in the fields of arts, humanities, life sciences and physical sciences. 

Around Cornell

Ancient texts offer timely lessons on speaking freely

In his new book, “How to Speak Freely,” classicist Michael Fontaine of the College of Arts and Sciences shows that thousands of years ago, Athenians were struggling with the same topics societies struggle with today.

Creative tourism plan fosters forest protection, economic growth in Puerto Rico

A collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business aims to shape sustainable tourism development for Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest.

Weill Cornell receives $3M to launch research center for HIV’s effects on brain

The discovery research center could uncover molecular markers that enable new diagnostics and lead to potential therapies for people living with neurological complications related to HIV.

Barbara Finlay, psychology professor emerita, dies at age 75

Barbara Finlay, the W.R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology Emerita and an award-winning scholar who challenged traditional thinking regarding psychology and brain function, died Sept. 12.

Event offers debates in the Greek public square

An Arts Unplugged event, “2,500 Years of Democratic Speech,” will offer a chance for students, faculty, staff and community members to perform key public speeches from antiquity and modernity on enduring questions of democratic life.