Conference to reimagine ocean futures to be held Sept. 10–12

From Sept. 10–12, future-oriented scholars from around the United States will convene at the Just Ocean and Coastal Futures Conference at Cornell University to imagine, design, and support reparative frameworks in ocean and coastal studies.

Around Cornell

What happened when we put AI to work?

Thirty participants from 23 units across eight colleges gathered in early August to explore what an AI-enabled future of software development might look like at Cornell.  They expected to share tools, compare approaches, and test new ideas. Instead, many left talking about something else entirely: people.

Around Cornell

The J.D. Class of 2029 Begins Its Cornell Law Journey

On August 19, Cornell Law School welcomed 218 students in the J.D. Class of 2029, 27 J.D. exchange students from international partner schools, and 2 transfer students for their first day of Orientation. 

Around Cornell

Cornell Law Welcomes LL.M. Class of 2027

On August 6, Cornell Law School welcomed 103 students representing 26 countries by citizenship to Orientation for the General LL.M. (Master of Laws) Class of 2027.

Around Cornell

The Secret Lives of Migrating Birds (and Why They're Kind of Amazing)

Dr. Sara Morris, the John M. Kingsbury Executive Director of the Shoals Marine Lab, will speak about the wonders of bird migration and what she’s learned from 36 years of studying birds on Appledore Island in Maine, at the 2026 Paul C. Mundinger Distinguished Lectureship on September 9.

Around Cornell

Second annual “Freedom Party” to celebrate joy, freedom, and learning

The Freedom Party, a block-party style festival that emphasizes community connection, storytelling, and creative and academic freedoms, returns on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1–4 p.m. at Greater Ithaca Activities Center in downtown Ithaca.

Around Cornell

‘Heritage Forensics’ investigates cultural heritage caught up in war

Researchers from Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences have developed a forensics framework to document cultural heritage destruction. Their new book, "Heritage Forensics," examines threats to historic sites and advances methods for protecting endangered cultural heritage in war zones. 

Around Cornell

‘Hitting dead ends and rethinking everything’ – BURE summer scholars explore research life

This summer, 60 undergraduates participated in the Bowers Undergraduate Research Experience, a 10-week, paid program where undergraduate students do real-world research alongside Bowers faculty.

Around Cornell

Dean Colvin to give inaugural McKersie Lecture

ILR Dean Alexander Colvin, Ph.D. ’99, will explore how insights from the work of the late Robert “Bob” McKersie, former ILR School dean, relate to the state of labor today when he delivers the inaugural McKersie Labor Day Lecture on Friday, Sep. 4.

Around Cornell