- Jul 8, 2024
- Social Impact + Justice, CHE in NYC
Leak, Vashistha recognized for excellence in promoting diversity
- Jul 2, 2024
- by Natalia Rommen
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice, CHE in NYC
Studying Identity development in LGBTQ+ youth
Adam Hoffman, assistant professor of psychology, is exploring how LGBTQ+ youth develop social identity and how that process affects their mental health, self-esteem and other outcomes.
He is conducting a three-year study, surveying 200 LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults in partnership with two community organizations in New York state – the Ali Forney Center in New York City and The Q Center in Syracuse. The surveys will measure identity, community connectedness, feelings of loneliness
- May 20, 2025
- by Stephen D'Angelo
- Holistic Human Health
Immunology center announces multidisciplinary seed grants
Three innovative approaches to treating infections, fighting cancer, and enhancing the body’s immune system have been selected for funding through the Cornell Center for Immunology's 2025 Multidisciplinary Seed Grants.
- Jun 11, 2025
- by Kathy Hovis
- Holistic Human Health, Alumni
Kimberle Lau wants to treat your sweet tooth, but in a healthy way
Kimberle Lau '01 is the founder of Bake Me Healthy, a company that offers plant-based, allergen-free and upcycled baking mixes and cookies.
- May 6, 2025
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health
Tashara M. Leak receives NYS Senate Women of Distinction award
- May 9, 2023
- Social Impact + Justice, Alumni
Prioritize space to dream, OADI alumna tells diverse students
- May 3, 2021
- by E.C. Barrett
- Social Impact + Justice, Technology + Human Thriving
HumEcathon takes on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The College of Human Ecology held its fourth annual HumEcathon, a hackathon-style design challenge, on May 1, bringing together 27 undergraduates to work in multidisciplinary teams on this year’s topic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on campus.
Organized by the Dean’s Undergraduate Advisory Council (DUAC), the event was inspired by an information session for prospective students that had stuck with the members of DUAC.
“While a lot of other colleges have large information