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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

‘Peace, Love, Reggae and Community’: Ithaca Reggae Fest Expands, Returns to Spread Love

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Special Olympics NY Hosts Summer State Games in Ithaca for Fourth Consecutive Year, Still Looking for Volunteers

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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.”

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.

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‘Research Matters’: Inside Cornell’s Media Campaign Amid Federal Stop-Work Orders, Funding Cuts

By Iris Liang · Wednesday, June 11, 2025

After the University created a new “Research Matters” media campaign following the $1 billion funding freeze and federal stop work orders, The Sun spoke with Cornell professors and researchers about their hopes for the campaign.

Cascadilla Boat Club Sends Two Crews to Youth National Championships

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Cascadilla Boat Club is sending two crews to the 2025 US Rowing Youth National Championships, making the club’s first appearance at the event in 10 years.

‘Hear the Music’: Ithacans Educate, Celebrate for Juneteenth

By Varsha Bhargava · Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Ithaca is set to hold its annual Juneteenth celebration hosted by the Southside Community Center, featuring a variety of artists, performers and vendors.

Cornell Lists Historic ‘Robin Hill’ President’s Property for Sale

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Cornell listed its historic president’s house, which was first purchased in 1963 by former President James Perkins, for $2.5 million.

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‘The Answer Is Us’: Town Hall Responds to Local Impacts of Federal Spending Cuts

By Cereese Qusba · Tuesday, June 10, 2025

A town hall was hosted for Tompkins County residents on Friday, where speakers spoke about the local challenges that have emerged due to the policies of the Trump administration.

From Schoellkopf to the Super Bowl, Meet Linebacker Jalyx Hunt ’23

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 9, 2025

Meet Jalyx Hunt ’23, a former member of the Cornell football team whose journey led him to the Super Bowl.

Tompkins Cortland Community College Welcomes Applicants to Their Board of Trustees

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, June 9, 2025

The Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees is inviting residents to apply to fill a vacancy. Applications are due June 16.

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.

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Paramedic, Veteran and Long-Time Local: Matt Sullivan Runs for Tompkins County Legislature

By Cereese Qusba · Sunday, June 8, 2025

Paramedic and veteran, Matt Sullivan, joins the race for Tompkins County Legislature, prioritizing EMS services, expanding accessible childcare and strengthening workforce and economic development.

Federal Judge Approves House v. NCAA, Ivy League Opts Out While Other Colleges Can Now Pay Their Athletes

Federal Judge Approves House v. NCAA to Pay Student-Athletes, Ivy League Opts Out

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, June 7, 2025

A federal judge’s decision to approve the House v. NCAA settlement is expected to forever alter the landscape of college athletics though the Ivy League has opted out of the settlement.

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.

Trump Administration to ‘Aggressively Revoke’ the Visas of International Chinese Students

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, May 30, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Trump administration’s decision to begin revoking the visas of some international Chinese students on Wednesday.

Cornell on Fire Stages Commencement Day Protest at A.D. White Statue, Three Declared Persona Non Grata

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, May 26, 2025

On graduation day, three protesters gathered at the A.D. White Statue to blindfold it and place papers urging environmental action. Shortly after, Cornell Police arrived at the scene and deemed the protesters persona non grata, banning them from Cornell properties for the next three years.