News

Person standing on th edge of a vineyard, hodling a glass with a little red wine in it — Provided Victor Schwartz ’80

Alumni

'Wine is not fungible': How an alum's firm made global headlines

6/5/2025 Cornellians

The small, family company founded by Victor Schwartz ’80, an A&S econ graduate, became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against import tariffs—and won.

A decorative boulder in a shady stone plaza, with Cornell's McGraw Tower in the background — Lindsay France/Cornell University McGraw tower in summer from the Alpha Phi Alpha Centennial Memorial bench.

Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability

Cornell Atkinson awards catalyze solutions in food, climate, clean energy

6/5/2025 Cornell Chronicle

Atkinson Venture Fund awards have distributed $21.7 million to 223 projects spanning every college on Cornell’s campus over 15 years.

Cornell leadership

Thomas A. Lewis named Graduate School dean, vice provost

6/4/2025 Cornell Chronicle

A professor of religious studies at Brown, Lewis will also hold a faculty appointment as a professor of religious studies and German studies in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Student research experiences

From posters to precedent, humanities scholars showcase their research

6/3/2025 A&S Communications

As the semester ended, 45 students from the Humanities Scholars Program (HSP) in the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) presented their work May 2 at the annual Humanities Scholars Spring Research Conference.

A huge ring with electronic wiring going into the center, along with a ladder-like stairs. — Provided The muon g-2 ring sits in its detector hall amidst electronics racks, the muon beamline and other equipment at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.

Physics

One tiny particle could complicate predictions of physics theorists

6/3/2025 Cornell Chronicle

The international, interdisciplinary team measured the magnetic anomaly of the muon – a tiny, elusive particle that could have very big implications for understanding the subatomic world.

In memoriam

Savely Senderovich, scholar of Russian literature, dies at 89

6/3/2025 Cornell Chronicle

A mainstay of the Department of Russian Literature from 1977 until his retirement after the department closed in 2010, Senderovich oversaw the establishment of a comprehensive graduate program in Russian literature, expanding Cornell’s graduate offerings in the field.

people on a stage taking a bow — Casey Martin YAMATO The Drummers of Japan played Feb. 2 in Bailey Hall as part of this year's Concert Series.

Alumni support

Gift creates new Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series at Cornell

6/2/2025 A&S Communications

A $2 million gift from the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts will rename the Cornell Concert Series and allow it to continue its efforts to bring world-class musicians to campus.

Reunion 2025

US Rep. Beth Van Duyne ’95, Brooks School dean to discuss policy at Reunion

6/2/2025 Cornell Chronicle

The discussion will explore the intersection of public policy, politics and civic engagement.

Dan Moren, mostly bald with a beard and a smile, standing at the Jeopardy podium with the word "Dan" on it — Provided Dan Moren '02 on the “Jeopardy!” podium.

Literatures in English

I’ve Always Been a Generalist—and on ‘Jeopardy!,’ It Paid Off

5/30/2025 Cornellians

Dan Moren ’02 explains why becoming a two-time champion on the legendary quiz show felt like ‘a vindication of a life full of eclectic interests.’

Beth Ryan with big glasses, a smile and a lab coat standing in front of a white board with equations and a lab frame with hoses and things hanging on it — Provided Beth Ryan

Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Graduate Student Invited to Prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

5/30/2025 Cornell Chronicle

The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings bring together Nobel Prize recipients and approx. 600 exceptional young scientists from around the world for a week of “interdisciplinary exchange” aimed at fostering scientific collaboration across generations and national boundaries.

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Faculty honors

Norton honored with top alumni award from Harvard

5/29/2025 A&S Communications

The Centennial Medal recognizes alumni who have made fundamental and lasting contributions to knowledge, their disciplines, their colleagues and society

Alumni excellence

Med student Grace Staes ’22 feels prepared for the work

5/29/2025 A&S Communications

Staes said her major in anthropology has proven to be an asset in medical school.

Dollar bills, some of them folded and crumpled, resting on a white surface — Emilio Takas/Unsplash What it would take to dethrone the dollar? Ryan Chahrour researches this and related questions

Economics

‘Expectations matter’: Cornell expert on today’s economic turmoil

5/29/2025 A&S Communications

Ryan Chahrour studies how people’s beliefs drive economic events and what makes the U.S. dollar special – and dominant – in world trade.

Several people gathered around a table with computer games — Provided Cornell Bowers students play the games they brought to life at the 2025 GDIAC showcase.

Computer science

Students got game at annual video game showcase

5/28/2025 Cornell Bowers CIS

The showcase was the final exam for students in Cornell’s game design courses

Person in academic robes shakes the hand of another person in academic robes — Alexandra Bayer/Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff congratulates a doctoral candidate at the 2025 Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony on May 23 at Barton Hall.

Graduate student honors

Ph.D. graduates overcame obstacles to find success

5/28/2025 Cornell Chronicle

Cornell’s newest Ph.D.s found success even through the unexpected events of the last few years, President Michael I. Kotlikoff reminded nearly 400 doctoral graduates at the 2025 Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony on May 23 at Barton Hall.

two people talking to a group — Simon Wheeler Associate Professor Roger Moseley, left, is taking over as the new director of the Milstein Program, a job that Associate Professor Austin Bunn, right, has held for the past three years.

Academic innovation

Music professor named new director of Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity

5/27/2025 A&S Communications

Roger Moseley, associate professor of music, will begin in the new role July 1.

Person sitting on a bench under a tree, reading a book — Noël Heaney/Cornell University Graduate student Esther Kondo Heller (MFA, Cornell Poetry ’23)

Literatures in English

Your May 2025 reads

5/27/2025 Cornellians

This month’s featured titles include essays on womanhood by A&S alumna Nicole Graev Lipson ’98.

People on a stage; one in military uniform stands at attention — Devin Flores/Cornell University Marine 2nd Lt. Connor Eaton is pinned at the Cornell University ROTC Tri-Service Commissioning Ceremony, held May 23 in Statler Auditorium.

Student life

Cornell graduates aim to ‘lead from the front’ as military officers

5/27/2025 Cornell Chronicle

During a May 23 ceremony in Statler Auditorium, more than 25 members of Cornell’s Reserve Officers' Training Corps Tri-Service Brigade were commissioned as second lieutenants or ensigns in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force.

A lacross player in white and red uniform holds a trophy aloft; he's surrounded by celebrating teammates — Provided The Cornell men’s lacrosse team celebrates after defeating Maryland in the NCAA Championship Game May 26 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Athletics

Cornell lacrosse wins national championship, first in 48 years

5/27/2025 Cornell Chronicle

The Big Red defeated Maryland 13-10 in the NCAA title game held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Happy together: Peroxide binds incompatible polymers for recycling

5/23/2025 Cornell Chronicle

“The dream is, if you can make a really rigid polymer that’s also really tough, then you can make packaging that uses less material, yet has the same sort of properties."

two plank-shapes, one with a stripe and one with a white root shape hover over neon color feather shapes — Yao Yang and Madeline Degroodt Artist’s rendering of watching energy materials in action.

Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Moving pictures: Researchers use movies to diagnose EV battery failure

5/23/2025 Cornell Chronicle

The technique enables them to watch chemistry in action and collect real-time movies showing what happens to energy materials during temperature changes.

Illustration showing an outline of a brain in white electronic-looking wiring — Steve Johnson/Unsplash

Psychology

Brain-inspired AI model learns sensory data efficiently

5/21/2025 A&S Communications

With brain mechanisms as a guide, Cornell researchers are designing low-energy robotic systems inspired by biology and useful for a wide range of potential applications.

Psychology

Roper Center announces 2025 student fellows advancing public opinion research

5/20/2025 Cornell Chronicle

This year’s cohort includes the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellow and three Kohut Fellows. These emerging scholars will advance data-driven research by contributing original scholarly work that uses Roper iPoll’s extensive survey archive.

Brad Ramshaw, smiling, with very short mustache and beard, in a polo shirt in front of a tree

Awards and Honors

Physicist Brad Ramshaw awarded $2M as Brown Investigator

5/19/2025 Cornell Chronicle

“This grant will allow us to pursue some high-risk, novel ideas for how to measure material properties like elasticity and high-frequency conductivity that have previously been inaccessible in 2D materials.”

Glass figures shaped like a teardrop on top of a square glass base, red with black lines swirling down in parallel — Roger William Photography

Awards and Honors

Seventeen Receive Awards Recognizing Inclusive Excellence

5/19/2025 Cornell University Graduate School

Awardees were recognized for the significant impacts they have made to advance access, engagement and belonging through their service and leadership.

Rectangular glass award set among model planets on a table — Provided Changemaker Award

Astronomy

Changemaker Award goes to SPIF and Zoe Learner Ponterio

5/16/2025 A&S Communications

The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways say Ponterio’s support “has been invaluable."

One person wearing graduation cap helps another with hers — Jason Koski/Cornell University Diana Ayubi helps Khurshid Hussainy with some finishing touches before a cap-and-gown photo shoot.

Student life

They fled Afghanistan together – and now they're graduating

5/16/2025 Cornellians

After escaping the Taliban, nine women matriculated on the Hill; the first to complete their degrees are in the Class of ’25

Owen Wetherbee: Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science

'I'm proud of my contributions to understanding the stability of insect flight'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Owen Wetherbee is a physics, mathematics & computer science major.

'I have learned to navigate academic spaces on my own terms'

"Her mentorship has reinforced my belief that academia is not just about producing knowledge but about transforming it — challenging existing paradigms and ensuring that scholarship remains accountable and accessible to the communities it represents."

Kendahl Wesley: Psychology & Africana Studies

Ashley Koca: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, Near Eastern Studies & History of Art

'I understand truly how interconnected the world and its people are'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Ashley Koca is a Robert S. Harrison College Scholar and also majors in Near Eastern studies and history of art.

'My research gave me new perspectives on what community-building really means'

"Learning to engage with the environment around me, falling in love with Ithaca and studying community-building both in my teaching and independent research was life-changing. Those few months sparked much of how I've grown today."

McKenna Norton: Asian Studies and Robert S. Harrison College Scholar

Alyssa Mendez: Sociology

'My classes reshaped the way I think about justice, morality and what it means to be a part of humanity'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Alyssa Mendez is a sociology major.

Grace Elmore: English & Religious Studies

'The world really is your oyster'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Grace Elmore is majoring in English & religious studies.

Isabella Riano: American Studies & Government

'It's essential to view history considering multiple perspectives'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Isabella Riano is an American studies & government major.

Jasmine He: English

'I’ve grown confident in conducting independent research'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Jasmine He is an English major.

'My majors allowed me to see the deep interconnections between language, culture, science and societal structures'

"I’ve explored topics ranging from healthcare disparities to the socio-political implications of biotechnology. This interdisciplinary lens has helped me understand how scientific advancements affect — and are affected by — cultural and societal values. Together, these majors have given me a well-balanced and holistic education."

Salvatore Brancato: Biology and Society & Spanish

Yi Kai Ong: Mathematics & Computer Science

'I realized that not all challenges can be addressed with algorithms alone'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Yi Kai Ong is a mathematics and computer science major.

Caitlyn Sams: Biological Sciences and Chemistry & Chemical Biology

'Joining a lab confirmed my passion for cancer research'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Caitlyn Sams is majoring in biological sciences and chemistry & chemical biology.

'My thesis explores the threats of climate change to New York's coastal archaeological sites'

"You may not know what you want to pursue, and you may struggle at first to find your 'people,' but give it time and you'll figure it all out! Don't be afraid to explore all your interests, or take a class that you think you might struggle in. "

Alex Bohler: Archaeology

Iman Kiio: Information Science

'I am both capable and prepared to contribute to meaningful change'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Iman Kiio is an information science major.

Kimberly Bond: Statistics & Psychology

'The class challenged me to build a more intentional future'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Kimberly Bond is majoring in statistics and psychology.

'I've been pushed to craft work that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply informed'

"My experience engaging with scholars across various disciplines has refined my ability to collaborate effectively within scholarship. I am grateful for the intellectual exchange and being exposed to diverse viewpoints from my peers."

Kaylani Williams: English

Neal Jerome: Astronomy

'I've worked on a code-based project characterizing exoplanets'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Neal Jerome is an astronomy major.

Michael Wu: Psychology

'I truly feel prepared for any challenge coming my way'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Michael Wu is a psychology major.

'My mother's resilience taught me that challenges are not roadblocks'

"Problem-solving, adaptability and collaborative leadership are among the most valuable skills I gained from my Arts & Sciences education. Above all, I learned how to think critically and approach challenges from a holistic perspective."

Elizabeth Goberdhan: Biological Sciences

'I started making connections between my classes that I never expected'

"One of the most valuable things I gained from my Arts & Sciences education is the ability to think through an intersectional lens. I honestly can’t overstate how important that’s been for me. The distribution requirements pushed me to take classes in areas I never would’ve explored otherwise, and that ended up being such a gift. It helped me realize how connected everything really is."

Mana Setayesh: Science and Technology Studies

Andrea Zarazúa: Biology & Society and Spanish

'My learning is limitless'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Andrea Zarazúa is majoring in Spanish and biology & society.

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Jimmy Cawley: Government

'I studied the impact of COVID-19 relief funding on the performance of N.Y. public school students'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Jimmy Cawley is a government major.

Gaveal Fan: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, Sociology & Information Science

'My research advisor let me develop my own projects'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Gaveal Fan is a Robert S. Harrison College Scholar and also majored in sociology & information science.

'Cornell was the perfect place to keep asking “why” over and over again'

"I’ve learned that you must listen with utmost care to individuals you disagree with, and that understanding them is a privilege not a chore. I’ve learned that relying on my peers is not a fault, but a strength."

Aidan Black: History

Osama Awadalla: Statistical Science

'I’m interested in using statistics and computing to understand and address systemic problems'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Osama Awadalla is majoring in statistical science.

'I’ve realized that activism takes many forms'

"Meeting different people from the Cornell campus and beyond has helped me to recognize the merit of simply being present — people appreciate someone who is willing to put themselves out there. Plus, the old adage is true. When you are constantly meeting new people, you really do learn something new every day."

Parker Piccolo Hill: English & Italian

Sabrina McDowell: Physics

'I love the whimsy of wave equations'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Sabrina McDowell is a physics major.

'I have a better sense of my place in the world'

"This sense of confidence in your culture will make you more comfortable in rooms where you are underrepresented, more ready to stand up for yourself, and more ready to show the world all the unique skills and talents you have to offer."

Hyrum Edwards: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, History, Jewish Studies & Near Eastern Studies

S. Gottfried: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, Philosophy & English

'I now think intersubjectivity is the most important part of the human condition'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

S. Gottfried is a Robert S. Harrison College Scholar who is also majoring in philosophy & English.

Sasha Smalls: Biological Sciences

'I've conducted research on both zebra finches and freshwater guppies'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Sasha Smalls is a biological sciences major.

'My path is not predetermined and I am always in flux'

"Being immersed within such a rich student body, I have found that my ideas are constantly in conversation with those of my peers, and I feel as though I am always in a process of learning more about myself and those around me."

Hanako Yamasaki: Comparative Literature & Philosophy

Vidya Balaji: Economics

'The College teaches you how to think, not what to think'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Vidya Balaji is an economics major.

'I developed machine learning models to predict the progression of diabetic retinopathy'

"I have faced plenty of setbacks, from research challenges to difficult conversations to moments when things simply didn’t go as planned. Still, some of my most meaningful growth has come from working through those experiences. Along the way, I have discovered a resilience I didn’t know I had and a genuine appreciation for learning through the iterations of both successes and failures."

Dean Zhang: Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Music

Laine Havens: Astronomy & Science and Technology Studies

'I embraced my love of learning'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Laine Havens is majoring in astronomy and science & technology studies

Kevin Lu: Economics

'I am far less afraid of failure'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Kevin Lu is an economics major.

'I feel equipped to handle whatever uncertainties lie ahead'

"Cornell provides opportunities for experiences that you truly may never get again, and the best thing to do is take advantage of them as frequently as possible. And when a moment feels too big, don’t hesitate to ask for help (or at least watch the sunset on the slope). It’ll all work out – trust in your abilities!"

Osita Achufusi: Environment and Sustainability

Kate Chanpong: Statistical Science

'I contributed to refining the course content and teaching approach for my stats class'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Kate Chanpong is majoring in statistical science.

'I reviewed economic research papers written by undergraduates from all over the country'

"Through the diverse and inclusive community I found here, I learned to not only accept who I am, but also appreciate others for who they are."

Sara Yoo: Economics & Mathematics

'Courses outside of my major were among the most fascinating and valuable I took'

"I took some of my favorite courses, learned from some of the best professors I have had and got to meet impactful alumni who have used their Cornell education to make change in the world. I also gained perhaps my most defining professional experience, which has come to shape my career trajectory."

Sam Beuker: Government & Near Eastern Studies

Kaila Hall: Government & French

'Professors encouraged me to explore new academic interests'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Kaila Hall is majoring in government & French.

Diana Ayubi: Psychology

'As an Afghan woman, simply being at Cornell was an act of resistance'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Diana Ayubi is a psychology major.

'Every single course was mind-bending and life-changing'

"At every juncture of my journey, there were bright people — professors, graduate students, fellow independent scholars — beacons on my path, whose encouragement, inspiration, wisdom helped me go forward. The program brought my other majors and academic interests together into a coherent whole and connected me with researchers at the forefront of their fields."

Elizaveta Zabelina: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, Mathematics and Psychology

Songyu Ye: Mathematics & Computer Science

'I explored some fascinating problems in symplectic geometry'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Songyu Ye is majoring in mathematics and computer science.

Sylvan Martin: Mathematics & Computer Science

'I learned how to approach problems first from an intuitive understanding'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Sylvan Martin is majoring in mathematics and computer science.

Graduating seniors in the A&S Class of 2025

Extraordinary Journeys: The Class of 2025

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

The Class of 2025 leaves campus at a time of global uncertainty, but they say they feel prepared for the challenges that will come their way. In this feature, we celebrate their Cornell journeys.

Jeremiah Gorman: Biology & Society

'I've gained the ability to approach arguments from different perspectives'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Jeremiah Gorman is a biology & society major.

Rebecca Parish: American Studies

'My classes allowed me to look at the world around me in ways that I had never done before'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Rebecca Parish is an American studies major.

'I discovered the importance of asking questions'

"Not knowing something, being unsure and trying to find the answer is the best way to grow and learn. The process of seeking out the answer is just as important as the answer itself."

Rafaela Uzan: German Studies & Government

Aerin Mok: Psychology & Anthropology

'Academic life becomes much more interesting when you see how its different areas can support one another.'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Aerin Mok is majoring in psychology and anthropology.

'I've worked on research projects in both organic and inorganic synthesis'

"Dream about what you hope to accomplish and recognize that there aren’t ceilings when it comes to ambition. Notice and pursue the beneficial feelings associated with triumph, reaching for them even if fear surrounds you."

Aria Mingo: Chemistry and Chemical Biology

'I used machine learning to analyze factors that impact voter turnout'

"As I have explored my interests through my courses, I have learned to appreciate learning for the sake of it, and working for the sake of producing knowledge. When I think about how I want to spend my time after I leave Cornell, I think about it through the lens of the meaning of my work, both to me and to the world."

Fatima Al-Sammak: Government and Operations Research and Engineering

'I’ve been able to serve Guam from my college dorm room'

"This work is incredibly meaningful to me because it has allowed me to make a tangible impact on my community — even from thousands of miles away at Cornell."

Ethan Gumataotao: Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Feifei Hung: China and Asia Pacific Studies & Government

'I've learned to be humble, open-minded and not complacent as a lifelong learner'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Feifei Hung is majoring in China & Asia Pacific studies and government.

Celia Doherty: Linguistics

'I mapped the humanitarian impact of the Wagner Group’s arrival in Mali'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Celia Doherty is majoring in linguistics.

Davis Ouriel: Performing and Media Arts & Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies

'I learned to encourage sensitivity, collaboration and agency'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Davis Ouriel is majoring in performing and media arts & feminist, gender and sexuality studies

Ameya Kamani: Government

'I've been inspired to enter a public defense career to represent tenants'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Ameya Kamani is a government major.

View of a city (Berlin) from above: river and red-roofed buildings — Florian Wehde/Unsplash Berlin

Faculty awards

Two A&S professors awarded the Berlin Prize

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

The highly competitive Berlin Prize is awarded annually to U.S.-based scholars, writers, composers and artists from the United States who represent the highest standards of excellence in their fields

Six people standing side-by-side — Ryan Young/Cornell University Campus Community Leadership Award winner Netra Shetty ’25 (center-left) poses with (from left) Marla Love, the Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students; Alec Brown, program manager of the Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars Program; Monica Yant Kinney, interim vice president for university relations; Sarah Bartlett, volunteer and outreach manager at the Ithaca Free Clinic; and Taili Mugambee, lead program coordinator of Ultimate Reentry Opportunity, outside of Day Hall

Student honors

A&S senior honored for work that impacts the community

5/15/2025 Cornell Chronicle

For her work supporting the Ithaca community and people struggling with incarceration and drug addiction across New York, Netra Shetty ’25 earned the 2025 University Relations Campus Community Leadership Award.

James Koga: Computer Science

'Milstein gave me the freedom to explore my interests'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

James Koga is a computer science major.

Jason Koski/Cornell University Héctor Abruña, the Émile M. Chamot Professor in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Abruña receives 2025 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences

5/15/2025 Cornell Chronicle

The biennial prize, announced May 15, “recognizes an individual for exceptional and original research in a selected area of chemistry that has advanced the field in a major way.”

Pink flowering tree and a stone colonade with people on the steps — Jason Koski/Cornell University Spring flowers blossom outside Goldwin Smith Hall.

Excellence in teaching and advising

Outstanding faculty win 2025 teaching and advising awards

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Among those being recognized for exceptional teaching and mentorship this year are faculty members Begüm Adalet, Claudia Verhoeven, and Marcelo Aguiar.

Kate Sullivan: History

'It's exciting to see how my research capabilities have expanded each semester'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Kate Sullivan is a history major.

Cristina Kiefaber: Classics

'I am prepared to approach life’s challenges with both curiosity and a sense of responsibility'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Cristina Kiefaber is a Classics major.

'When my friends and I put on a show, it is everything to us.'

"I have learned the most about myself in these settings, when, in the midst of all of the big and significant business of the world at large, we are all fully invested in creating something with our imaginations, together."

Tess Lovell: English & Performing and Media Arts

Sarah Stephenson: English & Classics

'My thesis analyzes both ancient and contemporary literature'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Sarah Stephenson is majoring in English and classics.

'Pursue curiosity without constraint'

"The beauty of Cornell lies in its vastness in academics, extracurriculars, professional opportunities, social activities and more. You don’t have to choose between interests; in fact, much of my fulfillment in my college experience has come from embracing the full range of my passions and running with it, whatever direction it takes me."

Emily Hong: Economics & German Studies

Clear glass chemistry beakers — Hans Reniers/Unsplash

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Carbon dioxide key to making a precise polymer safely

5/13/2025 Cornell Chronicle

Cornell chemists have developed a user-friendly, scalable process for methacrylate that’s precisely controlled and mediated by carbon dioxide.

crystal ball reflects a view of a river, upside down — Marc Schulte/Unsplash

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

In a first, system uses sunlight to power carbon capture

5/12/2025 Cornell Chronicle

Inspired by the mechanisms plants use to store carbon, researchers found that sunlight can power the capture and release of carbon dioxide, which could vastly lower costs and net emissions.

Doctor's stethoscope and blood pressure cuff — Immo Wegmann/Unsplash

Psychology

Surgeon General nominee is a prescription for ‘pseudoscience’

5/9/2025 A&S Communications

The nomination of Dr. Casey Means is the latest example of the administration’s disregard for scientific expertise and evidence-based policy, says a Cornell University expert.

Kaushik Basu wearing a tweed jacket with hand upraised as he delivers a talk. — Cornell University File Photo Kaushik Basu at a 2016 Chats in the Stacks talk about his book “An Economist in the Real World.”

Economics

Economist Kaushik Basu named co-chair of UN panel

5/9/2025 A&S Communications

The “High-Level Expert Group” will develop recommendations for measures that complement or go beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Molecular biology and genetics

New method explores dormancy in TB, other organisms

5/9/2025 Cornell Chronicle

A new computational method developed by researchers at Cornell sheds light on how going dormant – sometimes for multiple generations – has affected the evolution of the tuberculosis bacterium and other organisms that can temporarily drop out of the gene pool.

Cornell undergraduate students diagnosing wine grape diseases in a plant pathology laboratory in Chile. — Cornell undergraduate students diagnosing wine grape diseases in a plant pathology laboratory in Chile in 2018.

Physics

Cornell STEM education expert weighs in on NSF funding cuts

5/9/2025 A&S Communications

"Students across the country are going to miss out on innovative improvements to their science education – innovations that would have critically prepared them for the competitive 21st century technological workforce."

People in religious robes on a balcony — Creative Commons license 4.0 Pope Leo XIV waves at the people gathered in St. Peter's Square in his first public appearance as pope.

Sociology

Pope Leo XIV bridges Catholicism's geographic divide

5/9/2025 A&S Communications

The historic selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born U.S. citizen and naturalized Peruvian, reflects Catholicism's evolving global identity.

person at a desk with computers, looking thoughtful — Ryan Young/Cornell University Semiconductors are at the core of the economy and national security. Their importance makes them a target. Sarah Kreps, director of the Tech Policy Institute in the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, discusses how Cornell is helping to keep the semiconductor supply chain safe.

Government

Research at risk: Protecting national defense from cyberattacks

5/8/2025 Cornell Chronicle

A Cornell-led assessment of vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain and how to mitigate them is on hold after receiving a stop-work order.