Free speech on campus the focus of Konvitz Lecture

Cass R. Sunstein, one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars, will lead a discussion of the past, present and future of free expression at American universities when he delivers the Konvitz Memorial Lecture, Oct. 30 in Myron Taylor Hall.

Bulawayo wins 25th anniversary Best of Caine prize

NoViolet Bulawayo, M.F.A. ’10, assistant professor in A&S, has won the Best of Caine Award as judges have chosen her short story, “Hitting Budapest,” as the best to have won the Caine Prize for African Writing in the award’s 25 years.

Cornell composer’s work featured in upcoming concert

A new work by Cornell alum Zachary Wadsworth DMA ’12, will premiere next weekend in three concerts, including one at Cornell’s Bailey Hall.

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Cornell Tech hosts first-ever summit on disability, access, and AI

The summit brought together researchers, technologists, and community advocates to explore how disability and accessibility intersect with innovation.

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Nobel laureate shares research exploring the origins of life

Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak, Ph.D. ’77, shared decades of research into one of biology’s most puzzling mysteries to a crowded room Oct. 9 during the 2025 Ef Racker Lecture.

Richard ‘Doc’ Aplin, emeritus professor of marketing, dies at 96

Aplin, a dedicated teacher and mentor whose research and extension work helped food producers, distributors and retailers improve their businesses, died Sept. 17 in Exeter, New Hampshire. 

Native American stereotypes, as seen by Native Americans

A Cornell-led study is among the first to explore Native Americans’ perceptions of stereotypes about them, centering the voices of teenage citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. 

Finance meets climate at Cornell panel

Finance can bridge the gap between climate science and business decision-making – and communication, innovation and education are critical, according to a panel of experts convened by the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability during Climate Week 2025.

Brad Ramshaw named Experimental Physics Investigator

Cornell physicist Brad Ramshaw has been named a 2025 Experimental Physics Investigator – national recognition awarded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to a select group of researchers pushing the boundaries of experimental physics.