Administration

‘There’s A Lack of Transparency’: University Assembly Questions Perceived Lack of Representation in Student Code of Conduct Revision Process

By Yuhan Huang · Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

The University Assembly discussed concerns with the new Student Code of Conduct revision process, alleging a lack of representation from the Cornell community at its Aug. 26 meeting.

At eCornell, Bias, Toxic Leadership Go Unchecked, Former Employees Say

By Gabriel Levin · Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025

ICE, Border Patrol Open Recruitment With Cornell Career Services

By Everett Chambala · Monday, Aug. 25, 2025

University Administrators Reveal ‘Next Steps’ For Financial Future Amid Reported $100 Million Settlement With Trump Administration

University Administrators Reveal Financial ‘Next Steps’ Amid Reported $100 Million Settlement Talks With Trump Administration

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Graduate Affiliated Union Accused of Forcing Jewish Graduate Students at MIT, Stanford, Cornell to Support Alleged Discriminatory Agenda

By Christine Savino · Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

The United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America, a labor union affiliated with Cornell Graduate Students United, was accused of antisemitism by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation due to the union's support of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.

Cornell Among 32 Elite Schools Sued Over Alleged Illegal Early Decision Conspiracy

By Anant Srinivasan · Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025

Cornell is among 32 elite U.S. colleges and universities sued in a federal antitrust lawsuit that claims the institutions colluded to avoid competing for candidates and misled applicants by falsely portraying their early decision policies as binding.

Cornell’s Federal Lobbying Surges Amid Trump Administration Pressure on Higher Education

By Anant Srinivasan · Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025

Amid Cornell’s $1 billion funding freeze and a nationwide clash between higher education and the Trump administration, the University has spent almost $700,000 this year on federal lobbying, according to data from the U.S. Senate.

Cornell Alumnus Purchases Historic ‘Robin Hill’ President’s Property for $2.8 Million

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025

An anonymous Cornell alumnus has purchased the historic “Robin Hill” property with plans to preserve its historic significance according to Bloomberg.

Cornell Reportedly Nears Up to $100 Million Settlement With Trump Admin to Restore Frozen Federal Funding

By Zeinab Faraj · Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025

Cornell is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration to soon close on a settlement to pay up to $100 million to restore its frozen federal funding.

BREAKING: Cornell Renames Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives to Office of Academic Discovery and Impact

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

Cornell has renamed its Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives to the Office and Academic Discovery and Impact on Friday, according to an email sent to Pre Professional Programs scholars from the director of OADI.

Cornell Reportedly in Talks With Trump Administration to Reach Payment Deal to Restore Federal Funding

By Dorothy France-Miller · Saturday, July 26, 2025

The White House is reportedly seeking concessions from Cornell, among several elite universities that the Trump administration says failed to prevent campus antisemitism, in exchange for resuming federal funding.

Graduate Students File Federal Discrimination Charges Against CGSU, UE

By Christine Savino · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Two graduate students filed charges against CGSU and UE for discrimination while opting out of financially supporting the union based on their religious beliefs.

American First Policy Institute Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Cornell For ‘Discriminatory Hiring Scheme’

America First Policy Institute Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Cornell For ‘Discriminatory Hiring Scheme’

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 30, 2025

Cornell is facing federal civil rights complaints from the America First Policy Institute for its hiring practices that they claim to be discriminatory.

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Threatens to Tax Cornell’s Endowment, Reduce Affordability

By Anant Srinivasan · Friday, June 27, 2025

A federal bill moving through Congress could cost Cornell millions of dollars in taxes on its endowment, removal of subsidized student loans and stricter qualifications for Pell Grants.

Staff Cuts, Hiring Restrictions Anticipated as University Faces ‘Profound Financial Challenges’

By Dorothy France-Miller and Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, June 19, 2025

Amid future uncertainty, financial freezes and lawsuits, Cornell administration put out a statement on Wednesday explaining its future plans for mitigating the effects felt on its campuses.

McGraw Tower To Be Completed by August, Admin Says Special Lead Roof, Weather Caused Delay

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, June 18, 2025

In a statement to The Sun, McGraw Tower is expected to be completed by August. However, on its website, the project is slated to be done by the end of this month.

Cornell Joins 11 Other Universities in Lawsuit Against Department of Defense’s Plan to Slash Indirect Research Grant Costs

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 16, 2025

Cornell has joined litigation along with 11 other universities for the fourth time this year against the Department of Defense’s plan to cut indirect research costs.

Admin Launches New Office of Civil Rights to Centralize Bias, Discrimination Reports

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, June 12, 2025

University admin announced the creation of a new Cornell Office of Civil Rights, which will replace the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX to handle reports of bias and discrimination at all of Cornell’s campuses.

Kotlikoff Address Alumni In 2025 State of the University Address

Kotlikoff Tells Alumni What Differentiates Cornell From the ‘Woke University’ Stereotype at 2025 State of the University Address

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 9, 2025

President Michael Kotlikoff addressed current University affairs from research cuts to attacks on the University in his 2025 State of the University address to alumni on Saturday.

UCSD Professor, Department Chair Sorin Lerner Named Bowers CIS Dean

By Varsha Bhargava · Thursday, June 5, 2025

University of California, San Diego professor and department chair Sorin Lerner was named as the next dean of the Bowers College of Computing and Information Science.