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Colorful, Collaborative and Celebratory: First-Year Architecture Students Present 2025 Dragon Day Parade

By Grace Liu and Isabella Hanson · Friday, March 28, 2025

Following the theme of “How To Build Your Dragon,” first-year architecture students paraded throughout campus at Cornell’s 2025 Dragon Day celebration.

Federal Judge Denies Taal’s Legal Pleas As Case Against the Trump Administration Drags On

By Benjamin Leynse · Friday, March 28, 2025

Cornell Admits 5,824 Students to Class of 2029

By Angelina Tang · Thursday, March 27, 2025

‘A Leader for Everyone’: Shining a Spotlight on Impactful Women at Cornell

By Angelina Tang , Jane Haviland and Varsha Bhargava · Thursday, March 27, 2025

Four Years After ‘Reimagining Public Safety,’ Reform Comes Slowly to Ithaca

By News Department · Thursday, March 27, 2025

Some Ithacans are frustrated with the pace of change of resolutions addressing police reform and racial inequality, four years after public safety was “reimagined” by Ithaca’s Common Council.

Father and Son Sue Cornell, Alleging Racial Discrimination in Admissions

By Jeremiah Jung · Thursday, March 27, 2025

After being denied by sixteen different universities but hired by Google, 18-year-old Stanley Zhong, joined by his father, is suing Cornell for alleged racial discrimination.

Ithaca Tenants Union Pushes to Pass Emergency Tenant Protection Act

By Shubha Gautam · Thursday, March 27, 2025

The Ithaca Tenants Union hosted a Rent Stabilization Town Hall at the Tompkins County Library on Saturday to advocate for policies addressing the city’s housing crisis.

CGSU Reaches Tentative Agreement with University

By Hope Thomas · Thursday, March 27, 2025

After a year of bargaining, Cornell Graduate Student Union and the University have reached a tentative agreement including an agency shop, just cause practices and wage increases.

Momodou Taal’s First Amendment Case Against the Trump Administration Heard in Court, Amid ICE Arrest Concerns

By Avery Wang and Benjamin Leynse · Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Pro-Palestinian activist Momodou Taal’s suit against the federal government began in federal court on Tuesday.

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Federal Hiring Freeze, Funding Cuts Disrupt Student Internship Opportunities

By Kristie To · Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Trump administration’s Jan. 20 hiring freeze and funding cuts have created disruptions to internship and research opportunities for Cornellians, leaving students and faculty searching for alternatives.

Cornell Acquires 301 College Avenue for $15 Million in Collegetown

By Taehee Oh · Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The University purchased 301 College Avenue for $15 million last Friday, according to a deed filing with Tompkins County.

‘Putting Together the Narrative’: Thread Magazine Holds Gallery ‘Loose Threads'

By Lily Kangas · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Thread Magazine celebrated the opening of their gallery “Loose Threads” on Tuesday. The gallery illustrates their creative process of creating a magazine and is open until March 27.

Trump Administration Pushes For Taal’s ICE Arrest, Challenges Jurisdiction of the Court

By Benjamin Leynse · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

In a rapidly evolving legal battle, the federal government refuted attempts to prevent the detainment and deportation of graduate student Momodou Taal by his attorneys as he, along with two other Cornellians, sue the Trump Administration.

Pro-Israel Organization Takes Credit for Momodou Taal’s Requested Surrender to ICE

By Avery Wang · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Betar US, a pro-Israel and Zionist group claimed responsibility for allegedly reporting pro-Palestinian activist Momodou Taal to the federal government.

SNL's Colin Jost Delivers a Night of Stand Up Comedy to Cornell, Selling Out Barton Hall

By Rafaela Gandolfo Bustamante · Monday, March 24, 2025

Barton Hall welcomed American comedian and writer Colin Jost — best known for his skits on Saturday Night Live — for a sold-out event and an evening full of laughter.

Student Designers Showcase Talent in 41st Annual CFC Spring Runway Show

By Grace Liu · Monday, March 24, 2025

The Cornell Fashion Collective hosted its 41st Annual Spring Runway Show on Saturday, where students showcased their designs before a sold-out crowd of 2,000 spectators.

Mr. Asia Pageant Brings Cultural Camaraderie to Statler Auditorium

By Rowan Wallin · Monday, March 24, 2025

Statler Auditorium was filled with energy for the highly anticipated 2025 Mr. Asia Pageant Saturday night, drawing approximately 400 spectators.

‘Because We Love Architecture’: AAP Finalizes Planning Cornell’s 125th Dragon Day

By Anjelina Gonzalez · Monday, March 24, 2025

First-year AAP students craft a dragon for the 125th Dragon Day, embracing this year's theme of “How to Build Your Dragon,” which invites community participation.

'It’s Time to Fund Our Future Today': 14 Student Organizations Hold Demonstration During Trustee Meeting

By Yuhan Huang and Olivia Holloway · Sunday, March 23, 2025

Speakers from advocacy and research organizations across the University called on Trustees to fight back against federal pressure to cut funding from academic programs.

Kotlikoff Named Cornell’s 15th President by Board of Trustees, Eight Months Into Two-Year Interim Term

By Cereese Qusba · Friday, March 21, 2025

The Board of Trustees voted Kotlikoff as Cornell’s 15th president after he served as interim president for eight months.

Colorful, Collaborative and Celebratory: First-Year Architecture Students Present 2025 Dragon Day Parade

Federal Judge Denies Taal’s Legal Pleas As Case Against the Trump Administration Drags On

Cornell Admits 5,824 Students to Class of 2029

‘A Leader for Everyone’: Shining a Spotlight on Impactful Women at Cornell

Four Years After ‘Reimagining Public Safety,’ Reform Comes Slowly to Ithaca

Father and Son Sue Cornell, Alleging Racial Discrimination in Admissions

Ithaca Tenants Union Pushes to Pass Emergency Tenant Protection Act

CGSU Reaches Tentative Agreement with University

Momodou Taal’s First Amendment Case Against the Trump Administration Heard in Court, Amid ICE Arrest Concerns

Federal Hiring Freeze, Funding Cuts Disrupt Student Internship Opportunities

Cornell Acquires 301 College Avenue for $15 Million in Collegetown

‘Putting Together the Narrative’: Thread Magazine Holds Gallery ‘Loose Threads'

Trump Administration Pushes For Taal’s ICE Arrest, Challenges Jurisdiction of the Court

Pro-Israel Organization Takes Credit for Momodou Taal’s Requested Surrender to ICE

SNL's Colin Jost Delivers a Night of Stand Up Comedy to Cornell, Selling Out Barton Hall

Student Designers Showcase Talent in 41st Annual CFC Spring Runway Show

Mr. Asia Pageant Brings Cultural Camaraderie to Statler Auditorium

‘Because We Love Architecture’: AAP Finalizes Planning Cornell’s 125th Dragon Day

'It’s Time to Fund Our Future Today': 14 Student Organizations Hold Demonstration During Trustee Meeting

Kotlikoff Named Cornell’s 15th President by Board of Trustees, Eight Months Into Two-Year Interim Term

Cornell Admits 5,824 Students to Class of 2029

Cornell Restores DEI References, Resources and Maintains Omission of Affirmative Action in Equal Opportunity Statement

Father and Son Sue Cornell, Alleging Racial Discrimination in Admissions

In Front of Record Crowd, Women’s Hockey Downs Minnesota Duluth to Punch Ticket to Frozen Four

Despite a Two-Goal Comeback, Women’s Hockey's Season Ends With Frozen Four Loss