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Tashara M. Leak, associate professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, has been named the inaugural associate dean of Cornell Human Ecology in New York City (CHE in NYC). The new position coordinates human ecology research, education, and public engagement in the city as part of the college’s strategic commitment to foster a vibrant, unified network.

Leak has lived and worked in New York City for several years, conducting research in collaboration

Hannaford has awarded Cornell University a $225,000 grant to study the causes of childhood obesity and promote programs to reduce obesity-related health risks. The funding supports collaboration with childhood obesity experts to determine community needs and create programs to address those needs. 

Nearly 20% of children aged 2-19 are considered obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

The project is led by Angela Odoms-Young, the Nancy Schlegel Meinig Associate Professor of

The Cornell Human Ecology community celebrated a combined 155 years of service to the university at the annual Staff Service Awards and Recognition event on Oct. 9.

“As we celebrate our 100th birthday, it’s amazing to think of all the staff members who contributed to make the college what it is today,” said Rachel Dunifon, the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean. “We couldn’t have gotten where we are without the hard work, innovative

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) is pleased to welcome the third cohort of BCTR Scholars who will spend the next year learning the fundamentals of translational research and applying their knowledge to enhance the community. 

The BCTR Scholars program introduces undergraduates to translational research through specialized coursework during the spring 2026 semester, networking with faculty mentors, and a hands-on experience with local organizations over the summer. Students learn how translational research can inform