Grants fund high-risk research on fungal disease and antibiotic resistance

Schwartz Research Fund Visionary Grants for faculty members in the life sciences aims to provide significant assistance for innovative, visionary research that opens an important new line of inquiry.

Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit focuses on the foundational research behind AI’s rapid progress

On May 27, nearly 300 researchers, industry leaders, and nonprofit innovators gathered at Cornell Tech for the inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit.

Around Cornell

Americans agree: Ultraprocessed foods pose major health hazard

Across partisan lines, Americans broadly believe ultraprocessed foods are addictive and harmful, and support policies that could strengthen safeguards and hold the food industry accountable.

Jessica McArt named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Jessica McArt, DVM ’07, Ph.D. ’13, has been named the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Grant aims to transform care for young cancer survivors

Weill Cornell Medicine received a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop innovative support strategies for an understudied group of cancer patients: adolescents and young adults. 

Five alumni set to join Cornell Board of Trustees in July

At its May 22 meeting, the Cornell University Board of Trustees elected five new trustees and re-elected six current trustees to four-year terms.

First ‘mustangs’ among Cornell ROTC’s newly commissioned officers

Two prior enlisted personnel were among 23 graduating Cornell seniors to receive commissions as second lieutenants or ensigns during campus ceremonies on May 21-22.

Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, to Class of 2026: Shed your fear

In her Senior Convocation address on May 21 in Barton Hall, Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, told the Class of 2026 to do their best to overcome their fears, don’t subscribe to cultural memes, and be kind and generous.

New Cornell Center on Democracy will support democratic principles at home and abroad

Amid concern about democratic backsliding globally, the center will mobilize scholars to strengthen democracy through rigorous research, democratic education and public engagement.