President Pollack, Ava DuVernay will highlight Cornell’s 150th Commencement

Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack’s Commencement address and film director Ava DuVernay’s Senior Convocation address will highlight Cornell’s 150th Graduation and Commencement Weekend, May 26-27.

President endorses consensual relationship policy

President Martha E. Pollack on May 21 endorsed the consensual relationship policy outlining constraints on romantic and sexual relationships between faculty members and students.

Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity selects first students

The first students have been chosen for the new Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity and will begin as first-year students at Cornell this fall.

Things to Do, May 18-25, 2018

Events this week include Bike to Work and School Day, a United Way fundraiser, a talk on gender equity and equal pay; and a Mann Library exhibit on Sri Lankan identity in fashion and film.

2018 Biennial on 'Duration' to feature major artists

The Cornell Council for the Arts' 2018 Biennial begins in September, with invited artists including Carrie Mae Weems and Xu Bing joining student and faculty participants.

New book focuses on impact of online content moderators

In his new book, Tarleton Gillespie investigates how social media platforms police what we post online and the large societal impact of these decisions.

International Speaking Groups broaden perspectives

The English Language Support Office’s Speaking Groups Program offers small weekly one-hour discussions with international graduate students and scholars.

Volunteers needed for Commencement events

Volunteers are needed to help make Cornell’s Commencement Weekend special for graduating students and their families.

Staff News

Statement on decision of independent arbitrator on graduate student election result

Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina issued a statement May 17 on the decision by an arbitrator to uphold the March 2017 graduate student election, directing that its result be certified.