- Feb 24, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Scientists identify regenerative checkpoint that limits muscle repair
Finding could lead to improved treatment for conditions like muscular dystrophy and severe injury.
- Feb 18, 2026
Woman has family party — not ready for why she’s being ‘sued’ one day later
This article cites research on family estrangement from Karl Pillemer, the Hazel E. Reed Human Development Professor in the College of Human Ecology.
- Dec 12, 2022
- by Sheri Hall
- Alumni, Donor, Student Life
Alumna establishes scholarship to support undergraduates
Gwen Whiting ’98 has established a $1 million endowed scholarship that will provide full tuition to one undergraduate student in the College of Human Ecology each year. Her gift was matched by an additional $500,000 from the university as part of Cornell’s affordability challenge, which aims to make a Cornell education even more affordable for talented students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Whiting is serving as the Human Ecology’s campaign co-chair for Cornell’s To Do the
- Feb 20, 2026
- Social Impact + Justice, Donor
New York SNAP recipients to face stricter rules starting in March
Angela Odoms-Young, the Nancy Schlegel Meinig Associate Professor of Maternal and Child Nutrition in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, discusses anticipated outcomes for SNAP recipients affected by new federal work requirements.
- Mar 10 ,2026
- by Jingwen Zhu
- Human Centered Design
- MVR 1219 and Zoom.
Hybrid Body Lab Artist Talk by Lauren Hooks
Join the Hybrid Body Lab for an artist talk with artist Lauren Hooks. Lauren is a stylist and content creator with 10+ years of experience, blending artistry and strategy. Specializing in artistic braiding and editorial styling, she merges technical skill with cultural storytelling. Lauren is the 2026 Artist-in-Residence at the Hybrid Body Lab.
- Feb 25, 2026
- by Tom Fleischman, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Technology + Human Thriving
EdemaFlex: soft-robotic glove for swelling relief
EdemaFlex, a new glove with more than three dozen actuators across all five fingers and the palm, developed by Cornell researchers, aims to reduce swelling for people suffering from edema.