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

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Hundreds of New York athletes with intellectual disabilities will go head to head in Special Olympics NY’s State Summer Games this weekend in Ithaca.

Fighting for Science: How Cornell Students Are Mobilizing Researchers Nationwide

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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

Admin Launches New Office of Civil Rights to Centralize Bias, Discrimination Reports

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, June 12, 2025

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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.

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

Fighting for Science: How Cornell Students Are Mobilizing Researchers Nationwide

Cornell Joins 11 Other Universities in Lawsuit Against Department of Defense’s Plan to Slash Indirect Research Grant Costs

Admin Launches New Office of Civil Rights to Centralize Bias, Discrimination Reports

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

Cascadilla Boat Club Sends Two Crews to Youth National Championships

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

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

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

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

Tompkins Cortland Community College Welcomes Applicants to Their Board of Trustees

Kotlikoff Tells Alumni What Differentiates Cornell From the ‘Woke University’ Stereotype at 2025 State of the University Address

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

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

UCSD Professor, Department Chair Sorin Lerner Named Bowers CIS Dean

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

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

‘Ithaca Will Always Be Your Home’: Kotlikoff Addresses and Confers Degrees to Class of 2025

Misty Copeland, University Admin Celebrate Class of 2025 at Senior Convocation

McGraw Tower Construction Will Not Be Completed by Commencement, University Revises Statement

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

Cornell Announces New CALS School With Historic $55 Million Endowment

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Mamdani Walks Back Prior Call To Boycott Cornell Tech

‘My Boy Jeffrey Is Everywhere’: Epstein’s Personal Lawyers Reid Weingarten ’71, Darren Indyke J.D. ’91 Implicated in Latest Batch of Files