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Cornell Student Studying Abroad in Jordan Sent Back to U.S. Due to Iran War

By James Covit · Thursday, April 23, 2026

Following recent drone and missile attacks in Iran and a travel advisory from the U.S. Department of State, students studying abroad in Jordan were told to leave the country and continue their courses virtually.

Tompkins County Fines Asteri $40,000 Over Sanitary Violations

By Valencia Massaro · Wednesday, April 22, 2026

‘A Labor of Love’: Hotel Ezra Cornell Hosts its 101st Conference

By Jonathan McCormack · Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Students for a Democratic Cornell Hosts ‘Day of Action’ During Admitted Students Weekend

By Coral Platt · Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Cornell ACLU Hosts Town Hall for Student Assembly Candidates

By Caroline McHugh · Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The Cornell American Civil Liberties Union Chapter hosted a town hall for Student Assembly candidates on Thursday to discuss candidates’ goals for the upcoming term.

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Meet the 2026-2027 Student Assembly Executive Vice President Candidates

By Riya Devroy and Emma Spindler · Monday, April 20, 2026

Voting opened for the Student Assembly's Spring 2026 elections at noon on Monday. The Sun spoke with the executive vice president candidates to learn about their platforms.

Meet the 2026-2027 Student Assembly Presidential Candidates

By Riya Devroy and Emma Spindler · Monday, April 20, 2026

Voting opened for the Student Assembly's Spring 2026 election cycle on Monday. The Sun spoke to the presidential candidates to learn about their platforms.

Cornell Concert Commission Cancels Ty Dolla $ign Concert

By Giselle Redmond · Friday, April 17, 2026

The Cornell Concert Commission canceled its Saturday concert featuring singer Ty Dolla $ign due to the artist’s “scheduling conflicts,” according to a Friday email sent to ticket holders by the event's organizers.

TeraWulf Affiliate Approved to Draw 1 Million Gallons Per Day From Cayuga Lake

By Atticus Johnson · Friday, April 17, 2026

Cayuga Operating Company, an affiliate of data center developer TeraWulf, received a permit from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation on April 13 to draw approximately 1 million gallons of water from Cayuga Lake per day.

Cornell Jewish Voices for Peace and Cornell Chavurah Hosts Freedom Seder

By Mary Caitlin Cronin · Thursday, April 16, 2026

Jewish Voices for Peace at Cornell and Chavurah at Cornell hosted a Freedom Seder on the evening of April 9. The Freedom Seder, which took place on the last day of Passover, “actively oppose[d] the genocide of Palestinians being carried out in the name of Jewish people,” according to JVP at Cornell’s Haggadah.

Cornell Law Federalist Society to Host Lawyer Who Attempted to Overturn 2020 Election

By Atticus Johnson · Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Federalist Society at Cornell Law School, a conservative group, will feature John Eastman, President Trump's former lawyer known for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, at a talk on Thursday at noon.

Ithaca Nurses File Unfair Labor Practice Claims Alleging Cayuga Health Stalled Bargaining Efforts

By Brayden Handwerger · Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Communications Workers of America, which represent Ithaca nurses, filed claims with the NLRB on April 2 alleging the nurses' employer, Cayuga Medical Center, committed a variety of unfair labor practices.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Receives $174.5K Grant to Update 4-H Facilities

By Lila Davis · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Senator Webb announced $174,500 in grant funding to update Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Acres facilities.

Ceridwyn King Announced as Next Dean of Nolan School of Hotel Administration

By Mary Caitlin Cronin · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Ceridwyn King, professor and an associate dean at Purdue University, will succeed Kate Walsh as Dean of Nolan School of Hotel Administration beginning in July, the University announced on Monday.

Grounds Department Power Washes Student Political Chalk Messages Ahead of Cornell Days

By Giselle Redmond and Shubha Gautam · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Cornell Grounds Department power washed several student-written chalk messages around campus that criticized the University on Saturday, according to video footage obtained by The Sun.

'Beloved Advisor and Mentor': Prof. Annetta Alexandridis Dies

By Coral Platt · Monday, April 13, 2026

Prof. Annetta Alexandridis, history of art and visual studies, died on Monday morning, according to an email sent to the Cornell community by Peter Loewen, Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Students Gather to Mark Ramadan’s End At MECA’s Annual Eid Banquet

By Rowan Wallin · Monday, April 13, 2026

Approximately 150 people attended the Cornell’s Muslim Educational and Cultural Association’s annual Eid Banquet on Saturday.

Ithaca’s Daffodil Dash Returns as a Vibrant Herald of Spring

By Niyantha Kaushik · Sunday, April 12, 2026

The annual Daffodil Dash 5K and one-mile race, organized by the Ithaca Garden Club, helps raise money to support the beautification of Ithaca through planting daffodils.

‘What Is Failing Again:' Jalyx Hunt Talks Perseverance, Mental Health at Last Lecture

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, April 11, 2026

Jalyx Hunt, Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker and Super Bowl Champion, delivered this year’s Last Lecture focusing on resilience, failure and mental health on Friday afternoon.

Eric André Brings Chaotic Comedy to Bailey Hall

By Rowan Wallin · Friday, April 10, 2026

Comedian Eric André performed in a crowded Bailey Hall on Friday night, returning to Cornell seven years after his first campus visit