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M.P.S. Human Ecology – Nutrition Science
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Rachel Dunifon
Rachel Dunifon is the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology, where she leads efforts to connect knowledge with action to address society’s most pressing human challenges.
Since becoming dean in 2018, Dunifon led a transformative strategic planning process that expanded the college’s presence in New York City, recruited faculty in critical areas of excellence, strengthened public engagement and elevated the student experience. A centerpiece of Dunifon’s leadership
- Jul 20, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
After banning cellphones from NYS classrooms, Hochul looks at further limiting students' screen time
Kimberly Kopko, senior extension associate and the director of the Parenting Project: Healthy Children, Families and Communities, commented on screen use in classrooms. She advocates eliminating screen use for younger children, who learn through play and social interaction.
- Jul 23, 2026
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Trump administration cuts landmark nutrition education program
Tashara Leak, associate professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, criticized the SNAP-Ed cuts and cited the program's role during the Flint, Michigan, water crisis.
- Jul 21, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Are therapists to blame for the rise of adults cutting off their parents?
This article cites research from Karl Pillemer, the Hazel E. Reed Professor in the Department of Psychology, that about 25% of the U.S. population is estranged from, or has cut ties with, a
close relative.