On Campus

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

McGraw Tower Scaffolding Removed With Construction Fence To Be Taken Down ‘By August 14’

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

Cornell Grad Among Four Killed in New York City Shooting

By Cereese Qusba · Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Field Hockey’s New Turf Is ‘Unlikely to Be Ready’ for the Start of the Upcoming Season

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, July 28, 2025

The field hockey team’s new Marsha Dodson turf is “unlikely to be ready” ahead of the 2025 season, according to an email from Athletic Director Nicki Moore.

Cornell Ph.D. Student Files Federal Complaint Challenging Graduate Student Unions' Legality

By Christine Savino · Friday, July 25, 2025

A Ph.D. student filed a complaint alleging that a union contract from CGSU-UE violates federal labor law.

Cornell Students, Athletics Facing Trump’s Visa Policy as Cornell Revises International Student Enrollment Numbers

Cornell Students, Athletics Faces Visa Policy as Cornell Revises International Student Enrollment Numbers

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, July 24, 2025

Cornell students and athletics may face major disruptions as the Trump administration moves to revoke visas for international students.

Olin Library Call Board Rewired Into Digital Clock by Cornell Engineers

Olin Library Call Board Rewired Into Digital Clock by Cornell Engineering Students

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, July 14, 2025

A group of Cornell engineering students have given an old Olin Library call board a new life as a digital clock.

James B. Maas M.A. ’63 Ph.D. ’66, Psych 1101, ‘Power Nap’ Professor, Dies at 86

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, July 10, 2025

World renowned Cornell professor and social psychologist James B. Maas M.A. ’63 Ph.D. ’66 died at 86. He was best known for teaching over 65,000 Cornellians and his work surrounding the importance of sleep.

Cornell, UPenn Target Misconduct Claim Towards Plaintiff Attorneys in Antitrust Price-Fixing Lawsuit

By Christine Savino · Thursday, July 10, 2025

Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and three other peer institutions requested an investigation into the attorneys representing the plaintiffs in the Henry v. Brown University antitrust price-fixing lawsuit

BREAKING: Cornell Cancels Tornado Alert for Ithaca Campus, Power Outages and Road Closures in Parts of County

By Varsha Bhargava · Thursday, July 3, 2025

Cornell announced a tornado warning for the Ithaca campus at approximately 2 p.m. and cancelled it at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.

‘Put Yourself Out There:’ Members of the Class of 2025 Reflect on Cornell Experience

By Jonathan McCormack · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

With Senior Convocation and Commencement Weekend under their belts, six members of Cornell’s graduating Class of 2025 spoke with The Sun, sharing thoughts about their time in Ithaca and future plans.

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.

TCAT Reduces Service Due to Overheating Buses

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, June 24, 2025

TCAT will reduce its busing services starting Tuesday, possibly lasting until Wednesday, amid the ongoing heatwave.

Tompkins County Placed on Multiple Heat Alerts, Heat Index Expected to Surpass 100 Degrees Fahrenheit

By Varsha Bhargava · Sunday, June 22, 2025

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning and a heat advisory alert for Tompkins County and surrounding areas due to intense heat this week.

Heatwave to Hit Ithaca With Highs Nearing 100 Degrees Fahrenheit

By Varsha Bhargava · Saturday, June 21, 2025

Temperatures nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to take over Ithaca in an upcoming heatwave. Tompkins County offers resources for community members in need of escaping the heat.

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.

Fighting for Science: How Cornell Students Are Mobilizing Researchers Nationwide

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, June 17, 2025

“The truth of the moment is that funding for science is being drastically cut and science is going to look really different in the future,” Di Tomassi said. “We want people to write about how they are federally funded scientists and communicate how their work is impactful. It’s not about slamming Trump or taking a political side, it's about transparency and open communication.”