- Mar 13, 2026
- by Juan Vazquez-Leddon
- Community Engagement
New Translational Research minor prepares students to put science to work
A new minor from Cornell Human Ecology and the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) prepares students to turn research into interventions that benefit communities. The Translational Research minor is open to students from any major and any college at Cornell.
Translational research is the process of connecting what scientists discover to what happens in the real world. It is bi-directional — findings from research are applied in communities in the form of programs, practices
- Mar 25, 2026
- Holistic Human Health, Technology + Human Thriving
Social media’s legal reckoning has begun: ‘We are in a new world’
Adam Hoffman, assistant professor in the Psychology Department, told The Wrap that he expected a “major overhaul” in social media design.
- Mar 25, 2026
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life’s challenges
Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers’ sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily – not just intensely – may benefit most.
- Mar 19, 2026
- Holistic Human Health, Technology + Human Thriving
The nature cure: Encouraging well-being in the workplace
Cornell researchers have found that changes or improvements in workplace policy, culture and outdoor amenities could facilitate more time outdoors to aid well-being for staff.
- Mar 18, 2026
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Self-esteem, openness to LGBTQ peers helps all high schoolers
For teens transitioning to high school – an anxious time for many – inclusive environments may benefit not only those identifying as LGBTQ but majority-group peers.
- Mar 25, 2026
- Student Life
Cornell exhibit explores Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy through fashion
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Cornell alumna, is honored with an exhibit exploring her legal and fashion legacy, curated by Denise Green, director of the Cornell Fashion and Textile Collection, and Alanna Stein, sophomore.
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- Feb 26, 2026
- by Holly Hartigan, Cornell Chronicle
- Student Life
Civic leadership class asks students to consider their purpose
On a Saturday morning in February – the coldest day yet of a cold winter – more than 350 students trekked to Statler Hall for an innovative new course on civics.