Heard at Cornell | Lifelong Learning and Keeping an Open Mind
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NEW – Engineering Library Shrinks For DEI Program
The Engineering Library in Carpenter Hall is shrinking to accomodate DEI growth.
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2023 In Review: Free Speech and a Frigid Campus Climate
Cornell University experienced a tumultuous year with events affecting free speech, campus politics, and campus culture. The “Year of Free Expression” saw debates on academic freedom, controversial speakers, and tensions regarding Israel. Additionally, there were developments in Greek life, student unionization, and controversies around sex ed and sports culture.
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Campus Anti-semitism in the National Spotlight
Anti-semitism continues to make the news with a new survey conducted by the Anti Defamation League (ADL), investigations of multiple colleges announced by the Department of Education, and a new congressional hearing.
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Austin Touts Her Lawsuit Challenging Florida Academic Restrictions
On October 16, Sharon Austin, a tenured professor of political science at the University of Florida gave a talk at Cornell on “The Battle to Preserve Academic Freedom in Florida and the Nation.”
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Cornell Endowment Struggles in Challenging Market
Cornell announced that its endowment achieved a 3.6% return in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, adding a net investment gain of $355 million to finish the year valued at $9,357,061,164.
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Dept. of Education Investigates Cornell for Bias
On November 16, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education announced that it is investigating Cornell and six other schools.
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Fraternities Adopt New Recruitment Rules And Open Registration
The Cornell Interfraternity Council (IFC) has adopted a comprehensive set of rules to govern how its 29 member houses will recruit new members.
