- May 15, 2023
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health, Alumni
Jordan Tralins, 2023 HEAA Outstanding Senior Awardee
During her undergraduate career, Jordan Tralins majored in Human Biology, Health, and Society with minors in Human Development and Health Equity. As a pre-medical student, Jordan honed her interests in well-being, neurodevelopment, and public health. Approaching human health from an interdisciplinary perspective has been a landmark of her Human Ecology education.
Over her college career, Jordan was an avid leader on campus. Most notably, she was the Vice President and Secretary of Best Buddies -
- Dec 4, 2023
- by Juan Vazquez-Leddon
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice, Technology + Human Thriving, Student Life
BCTR Scholars introduces undergrads to translational research
The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research has launched BCTR Scholars, a new program that introduces Cornell Human Ecology students to translational research and connects them with communities so they can apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to improve the lives of others.
Translational research brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and community members to create better research and implement findings through policies and programs.
During the one-year BCTR Scholars program, students learn the basics
- Jan 20, 2023
- by Sheri Hall
- Donor
Three faculty awarded endowed professorships
Three Human Ecology faculty members received endowed professorships this fall, supporting excellence in undergraduate teaching and innovative research in two areas: the connection between our physical health and cognitive aging, and how memory influences our thought patterns and well-being.
“I am incredibly appreciative of the generous donors who funded these endowed professorships, allowing us to honor some of our most respected and influential faculty members,” said Rachel Dunifon, the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan
- Apr 23, 2026
- by Juan Vazquez-Leddon and Paul Treadwell
- Community Engagement, Social Impact + Justice, Sustainability + Society, Technology + Human Thriving, CHE in NYC
Connection, culture and community: Highlights from the 2026 CHE In-Service
More than 80 Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) educators from across New York State gathered on campus April 15-17 for the annual Cornell Human Ecology In-Service.
CCE connects communities with Cornell University research from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Human Ecology (CHE). It facilitates partnerships among faculty and researchers, CCE staff and leadership, community partners, and students that advance the university’s land-grant mission. CHE’s collaborations focus on youth