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‘Genuinely Kind and Generous’: Prof. Craig Fennie Dies

By Everett Chambala · Friday, June 19, 2026

Prof. Craig Fennie, applied physics, died on Sunday at age 54 due to a heart attack, according to the Cornell Chronicle.

U.S. News Ranks Cornell 13th Best University in the World

By Everett Chambala · Friday, June 19, 2026

Cornell Cancels Severe Weather Threat After Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning

By Varsha Bhargava · Thursday, June 18, 2026

Student Writes ‘Not Interested in Working for a Jew’ on Handshake, Cornell Reports Bias Incident

By Everett Chambala · Saturday, June 13, 2026

Kotlikoff Addresses Campus Politics At 2026 State of the University Address

By Everett Chambala · Wednesday, June 10, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff delivered the annual State of the University address, covering topics including controversial speakers, freedom of speech and Cornell’s relationship with the federal government, in Bailey Hall during Cornell’s alumni reunion weekend on Saturday.

Cornell, Graduate Hotel Exchange Lawsuits After Roosevelt Island Hotel Closure

By Christine Savino · Friday, May 29, 2026

Following the closure of the only hotel on Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus, the University filed an April 29 lawsuit to take immediate control of the property.

Graduates Brave Rain and Wind at 2026 Commencement Ceremony

By Everett Chambala · Sunday, May 24, 2026

Braving rainy weather and cold temperatures, students gathered on Saturday to receive conferments of their degrees at Schoellkopf Field.

Raising Awareness Through Rhythm: Meet Anjali at Cornell

By Teju Vijay · Saturday, May 23, 2026

From earning top placements at national dance competitions to earning recognition from global icons like KATSEYE’s Lara Raj, Anjali at Cornell — Cornell’s premier competitive South Asian classical dance team — has had a milestone season.

Board of Trustees Concludes Investigation Into Kotlikoff Car Incident, Finds Students Violated University Policy

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Board of Trustees concluded their investigation into the car incident with President Michael Kotlikoff, clearing him of wrongdoing and finding that the group that surrounded his car violated University policy.

‘A Major Loss for Black Students’: As Ujamaa’s Black Population Declines, Residents Say the Program House Is Failing Its Mission

By Hope Thomas · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Cornell’s Ujamaa Residential College, which was founded in 1972 to “celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of Black people” across the world, has seen a decline in its Black resident population.

Malak Abuhashim ’24 M.Eng. ’24 Speaks About Palestinian Activism at SJP Alumni Panel

By Coral Platt · Monday, May 4, 2026

Malak Abuhashim ’24 M.Eng. ’24 shared her experiences as an activist and Palestinian at Cornell at an Activist Alumni Panel on Wednesday evening, hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine.

Annual 'Greek Freak' Dance Competition Celebrates Multiculturalism in Greek Life

By Rowan Wallin · Sunday, May 3, 2026

Cornell’s Multicultural Greek and Fraternal Council hosted “Greek Freak,” an annual dance competition, at the State Theatre. This year’s theme was action movies.

Kotlikoff Drives Into Student and Recent Grad Following ‘Harassment’

By Sophia Dasser , Mary Caitlin Cronin and Varsha Bhargava · Friday, May 1, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff backed his car into a student and drove over the foot of a recent graduate after what he called a "harassment and intimidation incident" in a Friday email blast to the Cornell community.

Student Assembly Honors Cornell Batman

By Sophia Koman · Friday, May 1, 2026

Cornell Batman, a campus figure and member of the Class of 2026, was honored at the last Student Assembly meeting of the year on Thursday.

Cornell Receives ‘C’ Grade in ADL 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, With No Improvement After Re-Grades

By Iris Liang · Friday, May 1, 2026

In the Anti-Defamation League's third annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, Cornell received a “C” grade — showing no improvement from 2025. After a round of re-grades, Cornell did not see its score improve.

Cornell Researchers Create Interactive Map Detailing Immigration Policies Across New York

By Joshua Cohen · Friday, May 1, 2026

Cornell researchers developed an interactive map that displays how New York State has been interacting with immigration policy by region.

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Eeshaan Chaudhuri ’27 Elected Student Assembly President, Hayden Watkins ’28 Elected Executive Vice President

By Emma Spindler · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Eeshaan Chaudhuri ’27 was elected Student Assembly president and Hayden Watkins ’28 was elected executive vice president for the 2026-2027 academic year, and other representatives were elected.

Boris Johnson Speaks to Sold-Out Crowd in Call Auditorium

By Giselle Redmond · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to a sold-out crowd at Cornell, touching on western democracies and conflict in the Middle East.

Upcoming SJP Panelist Malak Abuhashim ’24 M.Eng. ’24 Discusses Her BB Gun Video Post Captioned ‘Training to Liberate Falasteen,’ Scrutiny of Pro-Palestinian Activists

By Coral Platt · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Malak Abuhashim ’24 M.Eng. ’24 will speak on campus Wednesday about her experiences as a Palestinian activist. Abuhashim posted a video to Instagram of an individual firing a BB gun with the caption “Training to liberate Falasteen inshallah” prior to her invitation by SJP.

Jane Lynch MFA ’84 Announced as 2026 Convocation Speaker

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, April 27, 2026

Award-winning actress Jane Lynch MFA ’84 will take the stage as the keynote speaker for Cornell’s 2026 Senior Convocation Ceremony.

‘Genuinely Kind and Generous’: Prof. Craig Fennie Dies

U.S. News Ranks Cornell 13th Best University in the World

Cornell Cancels Severe Weather Threat After Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Student Writes ‘Not Interested in Working for a Jew’ on Handshake, Cornell Reports Bias Incident

Kotlikoff Addresses Campus Politics At 2026 State of the University Address

Cornell, Graduate Hotel Exchange Lawsuits After Roosevelt Island Hotel Closure

Graduates Brave Rain and Wind at 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Raising Awareness Through Rhythm: Meet Anjali at Cornell

Board of Trustees Concludes Investigation Into Kotlikoff Car Incident, Finds Students Violated University Policy

‘A Major Loss for Black Students’: As Ujamaa’s Black Population Declines, Residents Say the Program House Is Failing Its Mission

Malak Abuhashim ’24 M.Eng. ’24 Speaks About Palestinian Activism at SJP Alumni Panel

Annual 'Greek Freak' Dance Competition Celebrates Multiculturalism in Greek Life

Kotlikoff Drives Into Student and Recent Grad Following ‘Harassment’

Student Assembly Honors Cornell Batman

Cornell Receives ‘C’ Grade in ADL 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, With No Improvement After Re-Grades

Cornell Researchers Create Interactive Map Detailing Immigration Policies Across New York

Eeshaan Chaudhuri ’27 Elected Student Assembly President, Hayden Watkins ’28 Elected Executive Vice President

Boris Johnson Speaks to Sold-Out Crowd in Call Auditorium

Upcoming SJP Panelist Malak Abuhashim ’24 M.Eng. ’24 Discusses Her BB Gun Video Post Captioned ‘Training to Liberate Falasteen,’ Scrutiny of Pro-Palestinian Activists

Jane Lynch MFA ’84 Announced as 2026 Convocation Speaker

Student Writes ‘Not Interested in Working for a Jew’ on Handshake, Cornell Reports Bias Incident

Buffalo Pothole Bandit Returns to Ithaca, Repairs Streets With Art

Alumnus Injured in Car Incident Banned From Campus, Alleges CUPD Officer Entered Residence Without Permission or Warrant

U.S. News Ranks Cornell 13th Best University in the World

Cornell Cancels Severe Weather Threat After Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning