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‘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

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

By Valencia Massaro · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

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

By Atticus Johnson · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

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.

Student Assembly Meeting on January 24th, 2019. (Haonan Peng Sun Staff Photographer).JPG

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.

‘This Is the Place I Want to Be’: Incoming Freshmen Make the Move to Campus

By Varsha Bhargava · Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

Welcomed by the cheers and waving pom poms of Cornell's orientation leaders, thousands of incoming freshmen moved onto campus on Monday.

Cornell Among 30 Institutions Asked by Pentagon to Audit Foreign Ties

By Atticus Johnson · Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities, including Cornell, to review collaborations with foreign “entities of concern," according to a Monday release.

‘Over a Century of Theatre at Cornell’: Nexus Scholars Uncover Lasting Impacts of Budget Cuts on Performing and Media Arts

By Sophia Riley Sim · Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

A Nexus Scholars project uncovered the successful history of Cornell’s performing and media arts department, but budget cuts left the department with structural challenges.

‘The Swan Cycles Experience': How An Ithaca Cyclist Turned His Bike Shop Into a Community

By Everett Chambala · Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026

Packed with tools, gadgets, bike parts and more from decades of experience, Swan Cycles is a local bike shop for amateur and professional cyclists looking for community connection and biking wisdom.

Payments Go Out in Financial Aid Price-Fixing Suit, But Cornell Has Yet to Settle

By Atticus Johnson · Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

Cornell alumni and students are beginning to receive payments from a suit alleging Cornell and 16 other institutions conspired to price fix tuition and aid.

‘Students Not Bombs’ Rally Draws Over 100 Students

Student Assembly Debates Budget, Advances International Student Work Resolution

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

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

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

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

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

OurBus Increases Rides from Cornell to New York City

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

Final Report of Tompkins County Minimum Wage Study Presented to Public

Plane Crashes Near Ithaca, Cornell Professor Dies on Scene

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

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

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

Cornell Removes Universitywide Essay Question for Fall 2027 Applicants

‘This Is the Place I Want to Be’: Incoming Freshmen Make the Move to Campus

Cornell Among 30 Institutions Asked by Pentagon to Audit Foreign Ties

‘Over a Century of Theatre at Cornell’: Nexus Scholars Uncover Lasting Impacts of Budget Cuts on Performing and Media Arts

‘The Swan Cycles Experience': How An Ithaca Cyclist Turned His Bike Shop Into a Community

Payments Go Out in Financial Aid Price-Fixing Suit, But Cornell Has Yet to Settle

Austin Franco Discusses Piers Morgan Uncensored Appearance, Confirms He No Longer Lives With Parents

Plane Crashes Near Ithaca, Cornell Professor Dies on Scene

I’m Just Like Odysseus! Coming Home to Ithaca

‘The Swan Cycles Experience': How An Ithaca Cyclist Turned His Bike Shop Into a Community

Cornell Removes Universitywide Essay Question for Fall 2027 Applicants