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Two Human Ecology faculty members have recently been awarded fellowships from the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR).

Corinna Loeckenhoff, the Janet and Gordon Lankton Professor of Developmental Psychology,  has been named the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Engaged Faculty Fellow, and Renata Leitão, assistant professor in the Department of Human Centered Design, has been named the new Evalyn Edwards Milman Fellow. Both will serve in their roles through June 2027.

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This fall, Kim Pietro joined the College of Human Ecology as assistant dean for alumni affairs and development. Her role will advance the College’s mission by overseeing fundraising initiatives and alumni relations.

“Cornell Human Ecology is an environment where innovative solutions to complex human challenges can flourish,” Pietro said. “I'm excited to work under Dean Rachel Dunifon's exceptional leadership in concert with our remarkable faculty and staff who are subject experts in their respective fields

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