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Buffalo Pothole Bandit Returns to Ithaca, Repairs Streets With Art

By Everett Chambala · Friday, June 26, 2026

The Buffalo Pothole Bandit returned to Ithaca last weekend, filling potholes around the city with original mosaic designs.

Ithaca Man Indicted on Murder Charge in Stabbing of High School Girl

By Everett Chambala · Thursday, June 25, 2026

See Which Cornell Alumni Won and Lost on New York Primary Night

By Mary Caitlin Cronin , Zeinab Faraj , Giselle Redmond and Atticus Johnson · Tuesday, June 23, 2026

‘What Black Excellence Looks Like:’ Southside Community Center Holds Annual Juneteenth Festival

By Everett Chambala · Tuesday, June 23, 2026

‘Genuinely Kind and Generous’: Prof. Craig Fennie Dies

By Everett Chambala · Friday, June 19, 2026

Prof. Craig Fennie, applied physics, died on Sunday at age 54 due to a heart attack, according to the Cornell Chronicle.

U.S. News Ranks Cornell 13th Best University in the World

By Everett Chambala · Friday, June 19, 2026

US News & World Report ranked Cornell University 13th best university in the world, according to its annual Best Global Universities Rankings, released on Tuesday.

Cornell Cancels Severe Weather Threat After Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning

By Varsha Bhargava · Thursday, June 18, 2026

Cornell issued an "all clear" for its Ithaca campus after announcing a severe weather threat and tornado warning for the Ithaca campus on Thursday morning at approximately 11:30 a.m. amid windy weather.

Pride in the Park 2026 Fills Downtown Ithaca With Color

By Everett Chambala and Varsha Bhargava · Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Rainbow capes, bubbles and banners took over downtown Ithaca on Sunday as community members enjoyed pride with Pride in the Park festivities.

Alumnus Injured in Car Incident Banned From Campus, Alleges CUPD Officer Entered Residence Without Permission or Warrant

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 15, 2026

Aiden Vallecillo ’26, whose foot was run over in the April 30 car incident involving President Kotlikoff and a group of students and alumni, has been banned from campus for one year for blocking a motor vehicle.

Student Writes ‘Not Interested in Working for a Jew’ on Handshake, Cornell Reports Bias Incident

By Everett Chambala · Saturday, June 13, 2026

The University reported Austin Franco ’28 to the Office of Civil Rights for a bias incident in which he responded to a job offer with “Not interested in working for a jew. Thanks.” on Handshake, according to a June 8 X post.

What to Expect for Ithaca Pride Festival 2026

By Everett Chambala · Wednesday, June 10, 2026

This weekend, Ithaca will celebrate Pride Month with a bustling three days of festivities at the 2026 Ithaca Pride Festival Weekend hosted by the Ithaca Pride Alliance.

Kotlikoff Addresses Campus Politics At 2026 State of the University Address

By Everett Chambala · Wednesday, June 10, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff delivered the annual State of the University address, covering topics including controversial speakers, freedom of speech and Cornell’s relationship with the federal government, in Bailey Hall during Cornell’s alumni reunion weekend on Saturday.

Buffalo Pothole Bandit Returns to Ithaca, Repairs Streets With Art

Ithaca Man Indicted on Murder Charge in Stabbing of High School Girl

See Which Cornell Alumni Won and Lost on New York Primary Night

‘What Black Excellence Looks Like:’ Southside Community Center Holds Annual Juneteenth Festival

‘Genuinely Kind and Generous’: Prof. Craig Fennie Dies

U.S. News Ranks Cornell 13th Best University in the World

Cornell Cancels Severe Weather Threat After Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Pride in the Park 2026 Fills Downtown Ithaca With Color

Alumnus Injured in Car Incident Banned From Campus, Alleges CUPD Officer Entered Residence Without Permission or Warrant

Student Writes ‘Not Interested in Working for a Jew’ on Handshake, Cornell Reports Bias Incident

What to Expect for Ithaca Pride Festival 2026

Kotlikoff Addresses Campus Politics At 2026 State of the University Address

Navy Pilot Rebecca Bennett ’09 Will Face Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. After Winning New Jersey Primary

College of Veterinary Medicine Names Jessica McArt as New Dean

Community Takes Center Stage at the 49th Annual Ithaca Fest

Flock Off! Ithaca Demonstrators Cover Five Flock Cameras Downtown

Cornell, Graduate Hotel Exchange Lawsuits After Roosevelt Island Hotel Closure

High School Girl Fatally Stabbed on Saturday in Cayuga Heights, Lone Suspect in Custody

Graduates Brave Rain and Wind at 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Raising Awareness Through Rhythm: Meet Anjali at Cornell

Student Writes ‘Not Interested in Working for a Jew’ on Handshake, Cornell Reports Bias Incident

Alumnus Injured in Car Incident Banned From Campus, Alleges CUPD Officer Entered Residence Without Permission or Warrant

U.S. News Ranks Cornell 13th Best University in the World

Cornell, Graduate Hotel Exchange Lawsuits After Roosevelt Island Hotel Closure

Cornell Cancels Severe Weather Threat After Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning