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Kotlikoff Lays Out Cornell Financial Plans at Employee Assembly Meeting

By Coral Platt · Thursday, March 5, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff answered questions about Resilient Cornell and the University’s restructuring plans in the face of financial challenges at an Employee Assembly meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

Graduate Student Asks NLRB to Question Graduate Student Union’s Legality

By Rajorshi Chatterjee · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar Moves to Remote Operations Amid Ongoing Military Attacks

By Shubha Gautam · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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

Emphasizing civility, the Cornell Republicans and Democrats argued for and against whether Cornell should take a position on political issues and voter identification laws.

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

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

Cornell’s pre-professional organizations for Black students offer support and guidance for students pursuing careers spanning from law to engineering.

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.

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

By Shubha Gautam · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

Ithaca is leading New York State’s reparation efforts with a passed proposal that will allocate $50,000 of Ithaca’s 2025 budget to funding a study on reparations for Black residents.