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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

Kotlikoff Addresses Campus Politics At 2026 State of the University Address

By Everett Chambala · Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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

By Atticus Johnson · Tuesday, June 9, 2026

College of Veterinary Medicine Names Jessica McArt as New Dean

By Everett Chambala · Friday, June 5, 2026

Prof. Jessica McArt, DVM ’07, Ph.D. ’13 has been named the next Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Community Takes Center Stage at the 49th Annual Ithaca Fest

By Everett Chambala · Thursday, June 4, 2026

Ithaca celebrated its 49th annual Ithaca Festival over the weekend, bringing food, musical performances and over 150 crafts vendors to downtown Ithaca and the Ithaca Commons.

Flock Off! Ithaca Demonstrators Cover Five Flock Cameras Downtown

By Everett Chambala · Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Flock Off! Ithaca demonstrators covered up five Flock security cameras on Saturday, following a lack of action since the Ithaca Common Council voted to end their contract with the company on March 4.

Cornell, Graduate Hotel Exchange Lawsuits After Roosevelt Island Hotel Closure

By Christine Savino · Friday, May 29, 2026

Following the closure of the only hotel on Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus, the University filed an April 29 lawsuit to take immediate control of the property.

Ithaca High School Student Fatally Stabbed in Cayuga Heights

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

By Everett Chambala · Monday, May 25, 2026

A 19-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in Cayuga Heights on Saturday during graduation ceremonies at Cornell.

Graduates Brave Rain and Wind at 2026 Commencement Ceremony

By Everett Chambala · Sunday, May 24, 2026

Braving rainy weather and cold temperatures, students gathered on Saturday to receive conferments of their degrees at Schoellkopf Field.

Raising Awareness Through Rhythm: Meet Anjali at Cornell

By Teju Vijay · Saturday, May 23, 2026

From earning top placements at national dance competitions to earning recognition from global icons like KATSEYE’s Lara Raj, Anjali at Cornell — Cornell’s premier competitive South Asian classical dance team — has had a milestone season.

Kotlikoff Claims He ‘Did Not Believe’ Student Was Behind Car Following Conclusion of Trustees Investigation

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, May 16, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff released an email statement on Friday about the April 30 car incident, writing that he was unaware that his car made contact with anyone until after video footage was circulated.

Board of Trustees Concludes Investigation Into Kotlikoff Car Incident, Finds Students Violated University Policy

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Board of Trustees concluded their investigation into the car incident with President Michael Kotlikoff, clearing him of wrongdoing and finding that the group that surrounded his car violated University policy.

Alumnus Present at Kotlikoff Car Incident Issued Persona Non Grata, 3-Year Ban From Campus

By Coral Platt · Friday, May 15, 2026

Milton Taam ’73 received a persona non grata from the Cornell University Police Department on May 4, banning him from campus for three years, after being present at the car incident with President Michael Kotlikoff.

Kotlikoff Faces Calls to Resign Following Car Incident

By Everett Chambala and Atticus Johnson · Monday, May 11, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff is facing pressure to resign from graduate student groups following an incident where he drove into a Cornell student. Other organizations, including the Student Assembly and SDC, have criticized Kotlikoff’s response and called for greater transparency from University administration.

Cornell Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace for Student-Athletes

By Sophia Koman · Saturday, May 9, 2026

Cornell Athletics launched its first NIL marketplace for student-athletes to connect with partners and brand deals.

Board of Trustees Launches Investigation Into Kotlikoff Car Incident

By Coral Platt · Friday, May 8, 2026

Cornell’s Board of Trustees established an “Ad Hoc Special Committee” to investigate the incident between President Michael Kotlikoff and a group of students following the Cornell Political Union’s debate on the Israel-Palestine conflict on April 30, they announced in a statement to the Cornell community on Thursday.

Canvas Comes Back Online Following Cyberattack Disruption

By Zeinab Faraj and Sofia Loayza · Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Cornell community lost access to Canvas for approximately six hours on Thursday following a cybercriminal attack.

‘A Major Loss for Black Students’: As Ujamaa’s Black Population Declines, Residents Say the Program House Is Failing Its Mission

By Hope Thomas · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Cornell’s Ujamaa Residential College, which was founded in 1972 to “celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of Black people” across the world, has seen a decline in its Black resident population.

IN DATA | An Analysis of Student Assembly Resolution Outcomes

By Maya Johansen · Monday, May 4, 2026

President Kotlikoff rejected 15% of Student Assembly resolutions submitted in 2025-2026, a stark increase from 2024-2025’s 2% rejection rate.