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Vote nowAs 2025 winds down, we’re grateful for you. Thank you for staying informed, speaking up for science, and helping Cornell stay strong.
We wanted you to hear directly from someone on the front lines in Washington, DC. Here’s an update from Dianne Miller, senior director of federal relations:
Congress recesses December 19 without completing spending bills that fund research at the NIH, NSF, Department of Energy, NASA, Department of Defense, and other agencies. Though agency funding doesn’t expire until the end of January, House members and senators are on a tight deadline to resolve issues blocking agreement.Your voice makes a difference. Constituent messages influenced Congress to reject proposed cuts to USDA research. Elected officials need constant reminders that voters like you care about scientific research.
Cornell has the best story to tell: brilliant students, committed faculty, world-class facilities, and hundreds of research results that have changed society. From my position in Cornell’s Office of Federal Relations, it’s much easier to advocate for Cornell when there are many voices echoing this powerful narrative.
Thank you for being part of Cornell Matters.
Dianne
Save the date
A special Cornell Matters event
January 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST
Dianne Miller and Damien Sharpe, from Cornell’s Federal Relations office, will share expert insights and updates straight from DC.
Keep the momentum going
- ABC News: President Kotlikoff and other university presidents discussed the future of higher education. Watch and share ➔
- Cornell is one of 60+ universities backing a public policy campaign called Research for a Stronger America. Use their tool to write to Congress ➔
- A heart pump researcher is trying to restart his work now that funding has resumed. See what it takes ➔
- In a turbulent 2025, Cornell made an impact near and far—from lacrosse fields to research labs and beyond. Check out this Year in Review ➔
- Missed last week’s keynote on storytelling for impact? Watch the recording on demand ➔
- Help Cornellians start strong in 2026! Make a year-end gift ➔
