A politicized Supreme Court meets a new moment for America

With a panel of Cornell experts, journalist Ann Marimow ’97 discussed the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on ordinary Americans and the workings of American democracy.

Pantry collaboration expands mission to fight food insecurity

To meet a growing need, Enfield Food Distribution is working with a multidisciplinary Cornell team to design and raise funds for a larger, more welcoming facility.

Companies that self-regulate to curb harmful practices increase profits

Companies in China that self-regulate to lessen harmful social practices – an increasingly prevalent strategy – are more likely to attract reputation-sensitive buyers and increase their exports to the Western world, new Cornell research finds.

Brooks School, Weill Cornell Medicine launch center to improve health policy

Weill Cornell Medicine and the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy have established the Cornell Health Policy Center to serve as the locus for health policy impact, research and training across Cornell.

Making beneficiaries pay for new power lines is fair strategy

Using the “beneficiary pays” principle for new power infrastructure will encourage investment in the grid without causing disputes over cost-sharing, new research shows.

Things to do: Much music, Supreme Court panel, Town-Gown Awards

Pick from several concerts, attend the Town-Gown Awards and consider the polarization of the Supreme Court at events around campus.

Better, faster traffic analyses will speed new housing in NYC

The new “How NYC Moves” report, co-authored by a Cornell Tech expert and New York City’s Mayor’s Office, offers strategies to leverage technology to speed transportation analyses and unlock housing development.

What Houston can teach US cities about immigrant rights

The majority-minority city serves as a bellwether for others with growing immigrant populations, argues a new book co-authored by Shannon Gleeson.

Stark population decline projected for NYS

New York state’s population could shrink by more than 2 million people over the next 25 years – a decline of more than 13%, according to a new report.