As Meinig Fieldhouse Rises, Iconic Red-tailed Hawks Stay Safe Throughout construction of the facility—which opens in spring 2026—staff have worked to protect the birds, who nest nearby
Bird-of-Paradise Feathers Inspire Darkest Fabric Ever Made With help from the Lab of Ornithology, a doctoral alum who’s a Human Ecology prof developed a novel shade of ‘ultrablack’
Bear Ears to a Mini McGraw Tower: Our 2025 Cornell Store Gift Guide Looking for the perfect presents for the Cornellians in your life? Check out our annual survey of cool and unusual Big Red merch!
These AI Chatbots Have Four (Virtual) Paws and a (Digital) Tail Created by the Vet College, Big Red Bark Chat and CatGPT offer free, 24/7 access to information on pet health and behavior
Kotlikoff Is Inaugurated as the 15th President of Cornell The ceremony was held in Barton Hall during Trustee-Council Annual Meeting, with two of his predecessors in attendance
Curious About the Origins of that Crispy Apple? Check Out this Video! Learn how Big Red researchers at Cornell AgriTech—which has developed more than 70 varieties—produce fall’s favorite fruit
Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall, a ‘True Environmental Hero’ A Big Red veterinarian honors the pioneering researcher and former A.D. White Professor, who passed away in early October
Big Red Spirit, Summerlike Weather: Homecoming ’25 in Photos While the football team lost to Colgate, Cornellians enjoyed an otherwise picture-perfect weekend on the Hill
New Era, New Olin: Library Unveils Sweeping Interior Renovations Take a photo tour of the redesigned spaces—including a glow-up of the iconic call board, now a colorful custom clock
Crowning Glory: McGraw Tower’s Renovations Are Complete Sporting a new roof and other improvements, the iconic clocktower is ready for another century