Cornell report shows immigrant, temporary workers contribute to NY economy
Immigrant workers with temporary protected status make significant contributions to New York's economy and communities, according to new research from Cornell University's ILR School. The report, "We Are Home: Workers with TPS Belong Here," was ... more
Cornell study estimates up to 20 million insect species worldwide
A new Cornell-led study estimates there may be 14 million to 20 million insect species worldwide, far more than the roughly 6 million species many experts have accepted for decades. The study, published June 29 ... more
arXiv to transition from Cornell to independent nonprofit
The online research repository arXiv will become an independent nonprofit July 1 after 25 years at Cornell, a move university officials say is intended to support faster technology development and long-term financial stability. The repository, ... more
Cornell study finds journaling exercise eased depression symptoms
A Cornell psychology study found that journaling about identity and life story may help reduce depression symptoms in young adults. The study involved more than 100 people ages 18 to 29 who were experiencing moderate ... more
Cornell study links chronic stress to cancer immune response
A Weill Cornell Medicine-led study found chronic psychological stress may help tumors evade immune attack through a chain of events involving gut bacteria and viruses within those bacteria. The preclinical study, published June 25 in ... more
Keuka College, Yates County launch workforce partnership
Keuka College and Yates County are teaming up on a workforce development partnership aimed at expanding educational opportunities for county employees while creating internships and career pathways for students. The agreement will make Yates County's ... more
Ithaca College president to step down
Ithaca College will begin searching for a new president after La Jerne Terry Cornish announced she'll leave the role in 2027, according to The Ithaca Voice. Her five-year term is scheduled to end June 30, ... more
Report says Wells College lost millions after closing: Dispute over property deepens
Wells College burned through more than $8 million while winding down operations, according to the college's latest federal tax filing. The filing shows the former Aurora college posted a $5.35 million net loss during the ... more
Pew survey finds broad support for voluntary prayer in public schools
Most U.S. adults favor allowing students to voluntarily pray in student-led groups at public schools, but far fewer support requiring students to participate in teacher-led prayer, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The ... more
Teachers celebrate tier 6 changes, but it could squeeze local school budgets
Higher pension costs could soon put pressure on local budgets across New York, according to the Times Union. State lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently approved changes to Tier 6 retirement benefits, a move unions ... more
Cornell materials scientist Craig Fennie dies at 54
Craig J. Fennie, a Cornell engineering professor whose work helped reshape how scientists search for new materials, died June 14 after a heart attack. He was 54. Fennie was an associate professor in the School ... more
AQUADIARY: Micron’s $100B chip factory and your water (podcast)
Micron's planned $100 billion semiconductor campus in Clay promises thousands of jobs and a major economic boost for Central New York, but what could it mean for the region's water supply? In this episode of ... more
NYS pre-apprenticeship program helps clean-energy workforce grow
New York state’s clean-energy workforce is continuing to grow, and one program is working to connect people from low-income communities with union apprenticeship opportunities. Pathways to Apprenticeship’s clean-energy program combines climate policy and environmental justice ... more
New technique gives scientists unprecedented look at key cellular proteins
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and a German university have developed a new technique that allows scientists to measure the activity of individual proteins involved in critical cellular functions, a breakthrough that could advance research ... more
Cornell researcher receives Pew grant to advance hepatitis C vaccine research
A Cornell University researcher has received a prestigious grant to pursue a new approach to developing a vaccine against hepatitis C, a disease that affects an estimated 70 million people worldwide and can cause severe ... more
Odessa-Montour voters approve revised school budget after initial rejection
Odessa-Montour Central School District voters approved a revised 2026-27 budget Tuesday, nearly a month after rejecting an earlier spending plan that carried a larger tax increase. The revised budget passed by a 279-91 margin, with ... more
Cornell labor expert tapped for New York commission on AI and workforce impacts
A Cornell University labor expert will help shape New York's response to the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the workplace as part of a new statewide commission focused on protecting workers while supporting innovation ... more
New York proposes sweeping overhaul of high school diplomas: Kids could graduate by working
New York education officials have unveiled what could become the most significant overhaul of K-12 education in generations, proposing a shift away from traditional graduation requirements and toward a competency-based diploma system built around demonstrated ... more
Rochester researchers find body’s internal clock may play key role in stroke recovery
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have identified a potential new approach to improving stroke recovery, finding that strengthening the body's natural circadian rhythms helped reduce inflammation, improve brain function and speed recovery ... more
