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Top-Ranked Juggler's Colorful Act Sells Out Schwartz

By Jonathan McCormack · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026

The Hupstate Circus Festival brought Wes Peden, a top-ranked juggler, to a sold-out audience at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening.

Tatkon Center Helps Students Find a ‘Foundation’ at Cornell

By Harlan Flamm · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026

301 College Ave Opens for Student Housing, Resident Describes it as ‘Incomplete,’ ‘Rushed’

By Isabella Hanson · Monday, Sept. 7, 2026

Ithaca is Books Festival Set to Return for Sixth Year

By Lila Davis · Monday, Sept. 7, 2026

‘Dukes’ Brings SNL Star Jane Wickline, Liva Pierce to Statler Auditorium

By Rowan Wallin · Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026

SNL Star Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce brought their musical comedy show ‘Dukes’ to Statler Auditorium Friday night

‘Students Not Bombs’ Rally Draws Over 100 Students

By Maya Johansen · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

“Students Not Bombs” rallied outside of Day Hall before marching through Ho Plaza on Wednesday, demanding divestment from Israel.

Student Assembly Debates Budget, Advances International Student Work Resolution

By Emma Spindler · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

The Student Assembly advanced four resolutions related to internal budgeting, international student work authorizations and Student Assembly engagement at its Thursday meeting.

Department of Education Urges Universities to Publicly Address ‘Statements of Principle’ by End of Year

By Valencia Massaro · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

On Aug. 3, the U.S. Department of Education issued an open letter to university leadership asking them to publicly outline their plan to commit “rigorous teaching, pathbreaking research, and national service.”

Rep. Josh Riley Votes to Block Federal Aid for Universities That Engage in Boycotts Against Israel

By Atticus Johnson · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

Rep. Josh Riley (D-N.Y.), who represents District 19, which includes Cornell, Binghamton University and Ithaca College, voted for a bill to withhold federal funding for international study programs at universities engaging in boycotts against Israel, in a Thursday vote.

Food Influencer Jeremy Scheck ’22 Returns to Cornell to Take Care of ‘Unfinished Business’

By Rafaela Gandolfo Bustamante · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

Jeremy Scheck’s ’22 interest in food began in high school, grew in his undergraduate time at Cornell and will continue in his pursuit of a master’s degree on the Hill four years later.

Ithaca Murals Boosts Local Voices with ‘Ongoing, Living Art Project’

By Lila Davis · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Ithaca Murals has spread color and community across the city since 2009 through public art that carries a message.

2026 Annual Security Report Released: Reported On-Campus Rape, Dating Violence Decreases, While Stalking Increases

By Kristie To · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

The 2026 Annual Security Report was published Tuesday and revealed decreases in reported on-campus rape and dating violence between 2024 and 2025. Reports of stalking and non-campus building rape incidents increased in that period.

OurBus Increases Rides from Cornell to New York City

By Coral Platt and Giselle Redmond · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

OurBus is expanding their services to provide service between Cornell’s campus and New York City seven days a week, four to six times a day, starting on Tuesday.

Cornell, Four Other Universities May Appeal Class Certification in Financial Aid Antitrust Suit

By Christine Savino · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

An appellate court ruled that Cornell and four other universities may appeal a judge’s decision to certify plaintiff class in an antitrust lawsuit against the universities on Aug. 24.

Final Report of Tompkins County Minimum Wage Study Presented to Public

By Dalton Mullins · Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Two Cornell professors presented their research on Tompkins County’s minimum wage and cost of living at the Tompkins County Public Library on Thursday.

Plane Crashes Near Ithaca, Cornell Professor Dies on Scene

By Shubha Gautam · Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

A plane crashed 10 miles from Ithaca Airport on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of both passengers including adjunct professor David Kornreich Ph.D. ’01.

Ithaca Common Council Opens Applications for Fourth Ward Alderperson after Patrick Kuehl ’24 Steps Down

By Shubha Gautam · Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

The Ithaca Common Council announced on Aug. 12 that applications are open for the position of Fourth Ward Alderperson. The position was vacated after Alderperson Patrick Kuehl ’24 (D-4th Ward) announced his resignation in early July.

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Student Assembly Opens New Term With Committee Appointments, New Standing Rules

By Emma Spindler · Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

The Student Assembly started the 2026-2027 term Thursday with a meeting of electing committee chairs and creating new rules and outlines.

Cornell Launches AI Critical Literacy Program for All First-Year Undergraduate Students

By Coral Platt · Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026

Following a pilot period during the Spring 2026 semester, Cornell has implemented a new AI Critical Literacy Program for all first-year undergraduate students.

Cornell Removes Universitywide Essay Question for Fall 2027 Applicants

By Everett Chambala · Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

Applicants to colleges for the 2026-27 application cycle will see a distinct change in how they apply to the No.1 school in New York — for the first time since 2024, Cornell’s application will not include a 350-word universitywide essay question.