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Bala Reveals What Cheyfitz Told Israeli Graduate Student Amid Claims of ‘False and Misleading Information’

By Matthew Chen · Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Provost Kavita Bala publicly disputed what she called “false and misleading information” about former professor Eric Cheyfitz’s discrimination case.

Cornell Authorizes Up to $1.7 Billion of New Debt, Moves to Sell $1 Billion Bond Amid Financial Insecurity

By Aryan Batada · Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

‘Bank on Yourself’: 'Breaking Bad' Actor Giancarlo Esposito Discusses Identity, Inspires Students

By Rowan Wallin · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Student Assembly Approves Funding Changes to ALANA, CUTonight, EARS

By Maya Brener · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Federal Settlement Prompts Reflection and Debate at Cornell

By Benjamin Leynse · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

In the wake of Cornell’s settlement, The Sun spoke to faculty, student groups and alumni to gauge their criticisms and celebrations regarding the settlement’s official signing.

‘A Hole in our Community’: Students Criticize University Response Following Recent Deaths on Campus

By Mary Caitlin Cronin · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Students expressed criticism of the University’s communication and support after five campus community losses this semester.

New Arts and Sciences Public Policy Major Draws Mixed Student Reactions

By James Covit · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Following the announcement that the College of Arts and Sciences will be including a public policy major, The Sun spoke with students and a Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy administrator about the change.

‘Curiosity-Driven Dialogue’: Industrial and Labor Relations Workers Institute to Host 2025 Annual Labor Roundtable

By Michael Ferreira · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

On Friday, the School of Industrial and Labor Relations will be hosting its 2025 Annual Labor Roundtable, offering students the ability to learn about the labor movement and meet representatives from various labor organizations.

Faculty Senate Resolution Condemning Disciplinary Process of Eric Cheyfitz’s Case Fails to Pass Vote

By Matthew Chen · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

The resolution, which had around 200 co-sponsors, addressed what the Faculty Senate saw as a failure by the administration to follow the appropriate procedures in Cheyfitz’s case. It failed in a 40-21-54 vote.

‘It Just Continues to Divide Us’: University Faculty React to Turning Point USA Professor Watchlist

By Valencia Massaro and Maya Brener · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Turning Point USA’s Professor Watchlist, which aims to “expose and document college professors who discriminate against conservative students and advance leftist propaganda,” features four Cornell professors.

Cornellians Propose Creative Solutions to Food System Challenges at Annual Food Hackathon Event

By Sophia Koman · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Students competed in Cornell Food Hackathon, an annual competition in which students propose products to address food industry challenges, from Nov. 7 - 9.

As SNAP Benefits Dwindle, Tompkins County Resources Are Strained

By Atticus Johnson · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Organizations providing food aid in Tompkins County have been strained for resources ever since the Trump Administration announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits would only be partially funded starting Nov. 1.

Cornell Reaches Settlement With Trump Administration to Restore Federal Funding

By Gabriel Munoz · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

Cornell reached a settlement with the Trump administration to restore over $250 million in federal funding. Over the next three years, the University will pay $30 million to the federal government and invest an additional $30 million into research to strengthen U.S. agriculture.

All Forms of Sexual Assault, Misconduct Increase in 2025 University-Wide Survey

By Iris Liang · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

The 2025 University-wide Survey of Sexual Assault and Related Misconduct reveals an increase in sexual assault and misconduct at Cornell, according to a Tuesday statement from administrators.

A Life in History, Sports, Words: Meet Historian, Novelist, Visiting Prof. Kevin Baker

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

Author Kevin Baker, a current Cornell visiting professor in American studies, shared details about his career in writing novels about history and sports in an interview with The Sun.

Ballet & Books Helps Kids Leap Through Literacy, Confidence

By Kitty Zhang · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Ballet & Books, founded in 2017 by Talia Bailes ’20, began in Ithaca and expanded into a national nonprofit with 13 chapters across the country.

Eric Stickel Becomes Cornell University Police Department’s New Chief

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Eric Stickel has been promoted to chief of the Cornell University Police Department following the retirement of former police chief Anthony Bellamy.

Immigration Authorities Subpoenaed Amandla Thomas-Johnson’s Personal Email. Now He Says Cornell Is Refusing to Tell Him if His School Account Was Also Breached

By Benjamin Leynse · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

When immigration authorities accessed graduate student Amandla Thomas-Johnson’s personal email account, his first question was whether his University-issued account was also breached. When he asked Cornell, he says the University never responded.

Hispanic, Black First-Year Enrollment Increases in Second Year Post-Affirmative Action

By Emma Galgano · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

The Class of 2029 saw an uptick in enrollment for Hispanic and Black first-year students compared to the Class of 2028, though representation remains below previous admission cycles that utilized affirmative action.

New Changes to Fall Housing Selection Leave Some Rising Juniors, Seniors Disappointed

By Ashley Lee · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

Housing and Residential Life unveiled new policies in the housing selection process, adding changes to the roommate blocking system, lease cancellation policy and area selection processes.

Bala Reveals What Cheyfitz Told Israeli Graduate Student Amid Claims of ‘False and Misleading Information’

Cornell Authorizes Up to $1.7 Billion of New Debt, Moves to Sell $1 Billion Bond Amid Financial Insecurity

‘Bank on Yourself’: 'Breaking Bad' Actor Giancarlo Esposito Discusses Identity, Inspires Students

Student Assembly Approves Funding Changes to ALANA, CUTonight, EARS

Federal Settlement Prompts Reflection and Debate at Cornell

‘A Hole in our Community’: Students Criticize University Response Following Recent Deaths on Campus

New Arts and Sciences Public Policy Major Draws Mixed Student Reactions

‘Curiosity-Driven Dialogue’: Industrial and Labor Relations Workers Institute to Host 2025 Annual Labor Roundtable

Faculty Senate Resolution Condemning Disciplinary Process of Eric Cheyfitz’s Case Fails to Pass Vote

‘It Just Continues to Divide Us’: University Faculty React to Turning Point USA Professor Watchlist

Cornellians Propose Creative Solutions to Food System Challenges at Annual Food Hackathon Event

As SNAP Benefits Dwindle, Tompkins County Resources Are Strained

Cornell Reaches Settlement With Trump Administration to Restore Federal Funding

All Forms of Sexual Assault, Misconduct Increase in 2025 University-Wide Survey

A Life in History, Sports, Words: Meet Historian, Novelist, Visiting Prof. Kevin Baker

Ballet & Books Helps Kids Leap Through Literacy, Confidence

Eric Stickel Becomes Cornell University Police Department’s New Chief

Immigration Authorities Subpoenaed Amandla Thomas-Johnson’s Personal Email. Now He Says Cornell Is Refusing to Tell Him if His School Account Was Also Breached

Hispanic, Black First-Year Enrollment Increases in Second Year Post-Affirmative Action

New Changes to Fall Housing Selection Leave Some Rising Juniors, Seniors Disappointed

Which Hogwarts House Is Your College?

Former Cornell Student Convicted of Rape Over 2024 On-Campus Sexual Assault

Cornell Reaches Settlement With Trump Administration to Restore Federal Funding

Cornell to Purchase Collegetown Building Valued at $30 Million

‘A Hole in our Community’: Students Criticize University Response Following Recent Deaths on Campus