Burmese journalist wins Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Journalist Kyaw Hsan Hlaing, who exposed the realities of violence perpetrated by the military in his native Myanmar, has been awarded a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans to support his work toward a Ph.D. in political science at Cornell. 

AI apps and robots take home awards at BOOM

Apps that use artificial intelligence to help with tutoring, labeling medical images and perfecting your form while exercising, websites that address social issues with technology, and a robot that may one day colonize Mars all won awards at the annual Bits On Our Minds student technology showcase. 

Mind, Body, Nature: Senior promotes holistic healing for peers

Drawing from her personal struggles, Joanne Wang '24 is committed to sharing her experience and helping other Cornellians find wellbeing through the healing power of the outdoors.

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Student group adapts toys, devices for kids with disabilities

The Big Red Adaptive Play and Design Initiative has brought independence and joy to local children with disabilities – and has created space for the engineering of assistive technologies at Cornell.  

Community Engagement Awards honor exceptional people, projects 

Collaboration was the theme of the evening at the second annual Community Engagement Awards, held April 16 and hosted by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement to celebrate excellence in local and global university-community partnerships. 

Pigs, mussels and 3D printing keep Lake Source Cooling flowing

Cornell's Lake Source Cooling facility pipes get a $750K scrubbing with the help of engineers, robots and a student-made 3D-printed piece.  

Tea ice cream scoops Freedom of Expression competition

A team of mostly first-year students created Brewing CommuniTea, an Earl Grey tea ice cream with caramel swirls and buttery shortbread pieces inspired by Cornell’s theme year.

Cornell Bowers CIS to launch minor in artificial intelligence

Cornell undergraduates will be able to minor in artificial intelligence beginning Fall 2024.

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JFK Award recipient merges passions for medicine and public service

Sarah McMorrow '24 received the Class of 1964 John F. Kennedy Memorial Award for her commitment to serving others.

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