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An unprecedented risk
Cornell University’s research—in labs, classrooms, clinics, and communities—makes the world safer and stronger. It fights disease, fuels our economy, preserves our planet, and protects national security.
Federal actions have put this work in jeopardy. Terminated grants, stop-work orders, and non-payments for federally contracted work have halted vital research, disrupting progress, undermining innovation, and threatening breakthroughs that people around the world are counting on.
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What the world stands to lose
Cornell research matters—it is a public good that serves people and communities worldwide. Right now, we are losing precious progress on important solutions like:
- Life-saving heart pumps for babies
- New therapies for metastatic and treatment-resistant cancers
- Programs that feed and educate vulnerable teens
- Nanotechnologies that spark startups and strengthen economies
- Supply chain testing that safeguards national security
- Work that builds cultural fluency and advances global diplomacy
We will not allow this serious situation to diminish our commitment to Cornell’s students, our research mission, or our founding principles.
—Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff
Cornell is taking action
When the federal cuts began, Cornell leaders took immediate action to inform and guide the community. They continue to champion Cornell’s research in Washington, speaking out alongside other university presidents, and pursuing legal action. Cornell is also implementing university-wide spending reductions as it faces significant financial uncertainty.
But progress can’t wait for Washington
The public good Cornell brings into the world depends on what happens next, and Cornellians can’t stop when the stakes are this high. Patients are waiting for new treatments. Opportunities are at risk of disappearing. Voices may be lost to history. And economies are showing the weight of uncertainty.
Your voice matters
Now is the time to speak up and advocate for all the good that’s made possible by Cornell. Here’s how you can make a difference:
Be an ambassador.
- Stay informed about the impact of Cornell’s research, the threats to research in higher education, and the actions Cornell is taking.
- Share Cornell’s stories and messages with your networks and communities—online and in person.
- Talk about why Cornell matters to you or to issues you care about.
- Encourage others to add their voices to this effort.
Stay informed with these resources:
- University statements
- Executive orders updates (NetID login required)
- Research matters
- Cornell’s social media
- Cornell Chronicle
Call or write your government officials. Tell your congressional leaders why Cornell’s research matters. If you live in New York State, write and call your elected officials in Albany. Share specific examples of how Cornell research matters to your community or industry. Personal stories make the strongest case.
Make a gift to help cover immediate needs. A gift to Cornell—whether it supports research, financial aid, or areas of greatest need—makes a difference.
Cornell faces extraordinary pressures. The Provost’s Research Resiliency Fund helps protect projects that have been disrupted. Donations go toward covering research expenses and funding gaps, so that critical projects can continue.
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