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US Department of Defense cancels over 75 research grants at Cornell

Friday, April 11 by Pat McDonald

Cornell University has announced that the US Department of Defense has canceled over 75 research grants at the school.According to the university, the research involved national defense, cyber security and health.The announcement from Cornell comes after the New York Times reported that the federal... Read More.

Cornell evaluating Trump’s DEI executive order, NYU has no comment

Sunday, February 16 by The Center Square

Cornell University is evaluating President Donald Trump’s executive order concerning the termination of diversity, equity and inclusion, while New York University provided no comment; both universities train and... Read More.

Cornell University administration building vandalized by pro-Palestine activists

Thursday, August 29 by Pat McDonald

Cornell University’s Day Hall Administration Building was vandalized this week.Graffiti was sprayed at the entrance of the building and a glass door was smashed.Pro-Palestine activists spray painted “Israel bombs Cornell pays” and “blood is on your hands” on the building.The graffiti was removed and... Read More.

Former Cornell student who threatened to kill Jewish students last year sentenced

Tuesday, August 13 by Pat McDonald

The former Cornell University student who threatened to kill Jewish students on Cornell’s campus last year has been sentenced.According to the United States Department of Justice, 22-year-old Patrick Dai has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to posting threats to... Read More.

Cornell student pleads guilty after threatening Jewish students

Thursday, April 11 by Pat McDonald

The Cornell University student who threatened to kill fellow students who were Jewish back in October has pleaded guilty to federal charges.According to WENY-TV, 21-year-old Patrick Dai pleaded guilty to a charge of posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications.Dai was... Read More.

Cornell student accused of making online threats against Jewish people

Tuesday, October 31 by Pat McDonald

ITHACA -- Patrick Dai, age 21, a junior at Cornell University who is originally from Pittsford, New York, was arrested on Tuesday on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications, according to a press... Read More.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Names T Hanson as New Executive Director

Wednesday, July 1 by Bill Moyer

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Tioga County Board of Directors is excited to announce that T Hanson has been hired as their new Executive Director, starting on July 20. She will serve in a blended role of both administrative leadership (80%) and agriculture program leadership... Read More.

Cornell and Syracuse to Suspend On Campus Instruction After Friday’s Classes

Wednesday, March 11 by Bill Moyer

STATEMENT FROM CORNELL UNIVERSITY: While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tompkins County, we must do all we can to minimize future community spread.Most significantly, we will move to online instruction. After spring break all instruction – for the rest of the semester... Read More.