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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Cornell experts: SSA change will disproportionately impact disabled and rural individuals

March 19, 2025

Cornell University experts say this move, along with the plan to close field offices, creates significant challenges, especially for people with disabilities and those in rural areas.

Law, Government & Public Policy

Cornell sociologist offers advice on fraught family holidays

November 18, 2024

From talking politics to staying off-site, the author of “Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them”, says there is an incredible amount of media pressure pushing the notion that these events ought to be happy and harmonious. 


Holiday gathering tips from Cornell family relationships expert

December 5, 2023

With four decades of research on family relationships after children become adults, Cornell University professor of psychology and gerontology, Karl Pillemer, has a few tips for enjoying family time.

Arts & Humanities

How animated Oscar nominees can spark meaningful family discussions

March 25, 2022

Karl Pillemer, a family sociologist and professor of human development, recommends families use these films as a springboard for discussions about their family histories and relationships.

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Holiday ‘hacks’ for dealing with family over the holidays

December 13, 2021

Karl Pillemer, family sociologist, offers four tips for a calmer and more fulfilling family gathering this holiday season.

Arts & Humanities

Thanksgiving 2020: expert offers ‘magic bullet’ for families

November 24, 2020

Karl Pillemer, professor of human development at Cornell University, offers advice on how to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family. 

Arts & Humanities

Comment-free zone: Tips for surviving family holidays

November 13, 2018

Karl Pillemer, professor of human development at Cornell University, offers tips on avoiding the pitfalls of family holiday gatherings.

Human Ecology
Social & Behavioral Sciences

Food, family, forecast: Countdown to Thanksgiving

November 16, 2017

Robert Gravani, Karl Pillemer and Jessica Spaccio offer advice for a safe and stress-free holiday.

Human Ecology
Agriculture and Life Sciences

Cornell experts on coronavirus - Societal impact

May 12, 2020

COVID-19 presents challenges not only to public health but also to the way our societies function. Social distancing, remote work and businesses closures are changing the way we communicate with each other and posing important questions about how to protect under served populations and overall mental health. 


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