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Students Pack Assembly Meeting to Debate Resolutions on Cornell Tech Partnership with Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, University-Sponsored Speakers

By Vivienne Cierski · Monday, March 9, 2026

Students packed the Student Assembly meeting on Thursday to debate resolutions focused on Cornell Tech’s partnership with the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and University-sponsored events that feature individuals accused of war crimes or human rights violations.

Adi Arora ’26 Takes the Stage on The Voice

By Sophia Koman · Friday, March 6, 2026

From Hotelie to Hosting New York’s ‘Hottest Dinner Parties:’ Meet Eddy Cruz ’17

By Caroline McHugh · Friday, March 6, 2026

Ithaca Orders Residents of Asteri Building to Vacate Immediately

By Atticus Johnson · Friday, March 6, 2026

A Look into AI In The Classroom: Cornell Professors Introduce AI Platforms to Manage Coursework, Class Organization

By Hope Thomas · Friday, March 6, 2026

Multiple Cornell classes have begun to incorporate artificial intelligence, aiming to more efficiently provide assistance for students and lighten the workload on teaching assistants.

After Four Years of War, Cornell Ukrainian Club Hosts Documentary Film Screening, Panel

By Sofia Loayza · Friday, March 6, 2026

Cornell Ukrainian Club hosted a documentary screening and panel to reflect on four years of war in Ukraine.

Kotlikoff Lays Out Cornell Financial Plans at Employee Assembly Meeting

By Coral Platt · Thursday, March 5, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff answered questions about Resilient Cornell and the University’s restructuring plans in the face of financial challenges at an Employee Assembly meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

Graduate Student Asks NLRB to Question Graduate Student Union’s Legality

By Rajorshi Chatterjee · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Ph.D. candidate Russell Burgett filed an appeal challenging a 2016 National Labor Relations Board decision that ruled that graduate students are employees subject to the National Labor Relations Act.

Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar Moves to Remote Operations Amid Ongoing Military Attacks

By Shubha Gautam · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

A Cornell spokesperson announced that Weill Cornell in Qatar had transitioned to remote learning and work on Monday amid Iranian, Israeli and American strikes in the region.

As Student Assembly Resolutions Sit in Limbo, Kotlikoff Justifies Delays

By Emma Spindler · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Office of the President has acknowledged less than half of Student Assembly resolutions within the required timeline, prompting concerns from Assembly members.

Cornell Democrats and Republicans Face Off in Inaugural CPU Debate

By Svetlana Gupta · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Emphasizing civility, the Cornell Republicans and Democrats argued for and against whether Cornell should take a position on political issues and voter identification laws.

How Pre-Professional Organizations for Black Students Offer Community in Pre-Law, Engineering

By Jonathan McCormack and Anjelina Gonzalez · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Cornell’s pre-professional organizations for Black students offer support and guidance for students pursuing careers spanning from law to engineering.

Cornell Political Union Hosts Curtis Sliwa, Former Republican Nominee for NYC Mayor, for Debate

By Mary Caitlin Cronin · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

On Tuesday, students gathered to debate “Community over Government” with a guest appearance by Curtis Sliwa, former Republican nominee for Mayor of NYC.

Cornell Students Express Concern Over Flock Safety AI Camera Usage on Campus

By Joshua Cohen · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Students have expressed concern over multiple Flock Safety AI cameras operating on-campus, with a focus on potential misuse by immigration and law enforcement agencies.

Progressive N.Y. State Assemblymember Anna Kelles Launches Bid for Fourth Term

By Atticus Johnson · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

At a Tuesday night event, New York State Assemblymember Anna Kelles (D-Tompkins) announced her bid for reelection for a fourth term. Kelles represents Assembly District 125, which includes Tompkins County and parts of Cortland County.

‘A Genuine Internationalist’: Prof. Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, Literatures in English, Dies

By Coral Platt · Monday, March 2, 2026

Prof. Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, literatures in English, died on Feb. 11. He taught for almost two decades in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Day Hall on Jan. 24, 2025. (Sophia Romanov Imber/Sun Staff Photographer)

Cornell Spends Over $1 Million in Federal Lobbying in 2025, All-Time High

By Anant Srinivasan · Monday, March 2, 2026

The University spent $1 million in federal lobbying, a 66% increase from 2024. Much of the funding went to securing research grants and supporting international students.

University Emails Immigration Support, Resources Following ICE Arrest at Columbia

By Coral Platt · Sunday, March 1, 2026

The University released a “reminder of immigration support and resources” on Friday afternoon, following the arrest of a Columbia student on Thursday.

Cornell Not Included in Pentagon’s List of Senior Service Fellowship Cuts

By Atticus Johnson · Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the cancellation of military attendance at Ivy League and other top universities in a video released Friday, citing what he calls an anti-American agenda and woke ideological indoctrination.

Students Pack Assembly Meeting to Debate Resolutions on Cornell Tech Partnership with Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, University-Sponsored Speakers

Adi Arora ’26 Takes the Stage on The Voice

From Hotelie to Hosting New York’s ‘Hottest Dinner Parties:’ Meet Eddy Cruz ’17

Ithaca Orders Residents of Asteri Building to Vacate Immediately

A Look into AI In The Classroom: Cornell Professors Introduce AI Platforms to Manage Coursework, Class Organization

After Four Years of War, Cornell Ukrainian Club Hosts Documentary Film Screening, Panel

Kotlikoff Lays Out Cornell Financial Plans at Employee Assembly Meeting

Graduate Student Asks NLRB to Question Graduate Student Union’s Legality

Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar Moves to Remote Operations Amid Ongoing Military Attacks

As Student Assembly Resolutions Sit in Limbo, Kotlikoff Justifies Delays

Cornell Democrats and Republicans Face Off in Inaugural CPU Debate

How Pre-Professional Organizations for Black Students Offer Community in Pre-Law, Engineering

Cornell Political Union Hosts Curtis Sliwa, Former Republican Nominee for NYC Mayor, for Debate

Cornell Students Express Concern Over Flock Safety AI Camera Usage on Campus

Progressive N.Y. State Assemblymember Anna Kelles Launches Bid for Fourth Term

‘A Genuine Internationalist’: Prof. Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, Literatures in English, Dies

Cornell Spends Over $1 Million in Federal Lobbying in 2025, All-Time High

Top Cornell Administrators Field Questions On Campus Climate, Budget at University Assembly

University Emails Immigration Support, Resources Following ICE Arrest at Columbia

Cornell Not Included in Pentagon’s List of Senior Service Fellowship Cuts

Hegseth Moves to Ban Military Tuition Assistance for Graduate Programs at Cornell, Top Universities

Clavicular Frame Mogged! Looksmaxxing and the State of Modern Love

Alpha Phi Alpha’s Leadership Commends New Campus Facility, Residence Hall’s First Months

Gifts, Dinners, Deals: Justice Department Files Reveal Epstein’s Ties to Multiple Weill Cornell Doctors

Cornell Not Included in Pentagon’s List of Senior Service Fellowship Cuts