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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

Cornell Democrats and Republicans Face Off in Inaugural CPU Debate

By Svetlana Gupta · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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

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

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.

Cornell To Launch First Part-Time, Online Bachelor’s Degree Focused on ‘Accessibility’

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

Cornell announced its plans to launch a fully online and part-time program to grant bachelor’s degrees to working professionals and adults, with applications opening in January 2027.

Former Cornell Student Sentenced to Eight Years for 2024 On-Campus Rape

By Atticus Johnson · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Bilguun Enkhbayar ’27 was sentenced on Wednesday to eight concurrent years in prison for first-degree rape and second-degree buglary by Tompkins County Judge Scott Miller after he was convicted for a 2024 on-campus rape.

‘Subtlety, Rigor, Tolerance, Self-discipline’: Prof. Emeritus Daniel Gold, Asian Studies, Dies at 78

By Coral Platt · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Prof. Emeritus Dan Gold, asian studies, died on Feb. 16 at the Ithaca Hospicecare Residence, according to the Cornell Chronicle.

Meet Maximo Mander ’26, Viral Cooking Content Creator and Pasta Start-up Founder

By Elizabeth Chow · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Content creator Maximo Mander ‘26, known for his viral cooking videos, founded a pop-up pasta catering business sharing authentic Italian recipes.

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

By Inga Wooten-Forman · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

Alpha Phi Alpha, which was founded at Cornell and is the first Black Greek organization in the U.S., opened the House of Alpha Leadership Institute in October. The Institute offers 13 residential rooms while also hosting events and providing community spaces.

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

Cornell To Launch First Part-Time, Online Bachelor’s Degree Focused on ‘Accessibility’

Former Cornell Student Sentenced to Eight Years for 2024 On-Campus Rape

‘Subtlety, Rigor, Tolerance, Self-discipline’: Prof. Emeritus Daniel Gold, Asian Studies, Dies at 78

Meet Maximo Mander ’26, Viral Cooking Content Creator and Pasta Start-up Founder

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

How Ithaca is Leading New York State’s ‘Multifaceted’ Reparation Efforts

Qahwah House to Open in Collegetown on Tuesday, Bringing Arabic Coffee to Ithaca

Protesters Gather in Ithaca for Second ‘ICE Out' Rally This Month

Cornell Student Arrested With Firearm at Syracuse Before Bus to Ithaca

Cornell Student Arrested for Firearm Possession Told Police He Bought Rifle to Shoot ICE ‘As a Last Resort’

Palantir Hosts ‘Invite-Only’ Recruitment Event at Cornell, Requires NDA, ID to Attend

Cornell Accepts 5,776 Students to Class of 2030

Disabled Ithacan Tackled by IPD Officers After Throwing Yarn at Flock Camera, Resisting Arrest