Minor in Gerontology
Examine the physical, mental and social changes in people as they age and the societal implications of aging.
- Apr 2, 2026
- by Tom Fleischman, Cornell Chronicle
- Technology + Human Thriving
MirrorBot: fostering human connection
Cornell researchers developed a dual mirror-equipped robot, MirrorBot, that spurred conversations, playful exchanges and other interactions between strangers sparked by initial eye contact made in the mirrors.
- Mar 30, 2026
- by Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Why feeling alone may matter more than being alone
Because loneliness can persist even among people who are not isolated, increasing social contact does not necessarily resolve it.
- Mar 25, 2026
- Student Life
Memory becomes muse in annual runway show
The 42nd annual Cornell Fashion Collective Spring Runway Show paid homage to well-loved storybooks and designers’ childhood memories and cultural backgrounds.
- Apr 1, 2026
James Garbarino, expert on childhood trauma, dies at 78
James Garbarino, MAT ’70, Ph.D. ’73, professor emeritus of human development and a renowned expert on childhood trauma, died March 7 in Ithaca. He was 78.