Homecoming 2026: October 16-18

Save the dates for Homecoming 2026! From live performances to athletics to informal gatherings, there's something for everyone during Homecoming weekend.

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How AI is reshaping global research

Wednesday, September 16: Keynote speakers Dr. Barry Barish and entrepreneur Chuck Ng will explore how AI is changing scientific research, the opportunities it creates, and the questions its rapid evolution raises for the future of science and innovation.

How to speak freely

Tuesday, October 6: What does it take to speak candidly when honesty carries real consequences, and how should leaders respond when people tell them something they don’t want to hear? Join this discussion with Cornell professor and classicist Michael Fontaine and Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff.

Our pollinators, our health

Wednesday, October 28: In this eCornell keynote, you'll learn about insect pollinators and efforts to reverse the worrying population declines described in the popular press as part of the “insect apocalypse.”

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