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education21 days ago•24 min saved

Cornell President Faces Allegations After Parking-Lot Confrontation Post Israel Debate

Surveillance footage shows Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff reversing his SUV as students surrounded his car after an Israel-Palestine debate; a group claims two students were injured, while Kotlikoff says he was accosted and used the vehicle’s safety features to disengage, with one student shown being hit in the clip. The incident underscores ongoing campus speech tensions amid broader debates about funding and governance at the Ivy League school.

via New York Post|

#campus-protests #cornell-university #education

education21 days ago•12 min saved

Cornell president faces heated clash with protesters after Israel debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff confronted pro-Palestinian protesters who surrounded his car after an on-campus Israel-Palestine debate; Cornell released its own footage showing a tense parking-lot encounter and argued protesters harassed him, while Kotlikoff called the behavior harassment and intimidation aimed at silencing speech. The incident highlights ongoing campus tensions over Israel and comes amid Cornell’s protest-controls and a $60 million federal settlement over antisemitism allegations.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#antisemitism #cornell-university #education

education24 days ago•0 min saved

Cornell releases full video of students surrounding President Kotlikoff at Day Hall

Cornell has released complete security camera footage showing students following President Kotlikoff to his car and surrounding it after a Cornell Political Union event, updating its statement to reflect the full parking-lot interactions.

via Cornell University|

#campus-safety #cornell-university #day-hall

campus24 days ago•7 min saved

Cornell President's Car Incident Sparks Free-Speech Debate After Campus Incident

Video footage from a Cornell debate shows President Michael Kotlikoff backing out of a Day Hall parking space and striking two Students for a Democratic Cornell members as he left, after being followed and questioned about free expression. Kotlikoff says he waited for space and used safety features; the students allege harassment and intimidation, while the university and CUPD have not filed charges and have largely defended Kotlikoff’s account. The Sun reports the incident amid ongoing campus discourse on free speech.

via The Cornell Daily Sun|

#campus #car-incident #cornell-university

science1 month ago•12 min saved

Hidden bee metropolis: millions of ground-nesting bees under an Ithaca cemetery

Cornell researchers estimate 5.5–5.6 million ground-nesting bees live under East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, based on spring 2023 emergence traps, making it one of the largest bee aggregations on record. The population consists of many individual nests rather than a single colony, with bees overwintering underground and emerging in spring thanks to undisturbed soil, minimal pesticides, and nearby flowering plants.

via The Independent|

#bees #cemetery #cornell-university

education4 months ago•5 min saved

Duffield's Record Gift Renames Cornell Engineering College

David A. Duffield, a Cornell alumnus and founder of PeopleSoft and Workday, is donating more than $520 million to Cornell, including a new $371.5 million pledge and a $100 million 2025 commitment, to establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering. The historic gift—the largest in Cornell history—will fund a $250 million Duffield Legacy Fund and a $50 million priorities fund, with the remainder supporting the Duffield Launch Fund to upgrade infrastructure and advance research in areas like quantum engineering, artificial intelligence, and health as part of the university’s final campaign, “To Do the Greatest Good.” It also includes plans to expand Duffield Hall, cementing Duffield’s name for generations and continuing his broader support of Cornell programs.

via Cornell Chronicle|

#cornell-university #duffield #education

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Michael Toerper departs Ithaca College football for Cornell

Michael Toerper, head football coach at Ithaca College for four successful seasons, is departing to become the defensive coordinator at Cornell University. Under his leadership, the team achieved significant milestones including two Liberty League championships and an undefeated regular season, with Toerper earning multiple coaching awards. His departure leaves the program in a strong position for future success, and a national search for his replacement will begin immediately.

via Ithaca College Athletics|

#cornell-university #football-coach #ithaca-college

education6 months ago•3 min saved

Cornell secures $60 million deal to restore federal funding

Cornell University reached a $60 million deal with the Trump administration to restore federal research funding, involving a payment and investment in U.S. agriculture, while reaffirming commitments to certain diversity and admissions policies, amidst broader tensions over campus diversity and federal funding cuts to Ivy League schools.

via NBC News|

#cornell-university #diversity-policies #education

world10 months ago•3 min saved

NYC Shooting Incidents Highlight Security and Tragedy

Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Cornell graduate and Central New York native, was among four people killed in a shooting at a NYC skyscraper, carried out by Shane Tamura who targeted NFL offices and blamed his actions on CTE from football. The incident has sparked calls for stronger gun laws and mourning from the community and officials.

via Syracuse.com|

#cornell-university #gun-violence #julia-hyman

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Smartglasses Utilize AI Sonar for Gaze and Facial Expression Tracking"

Researchers at Cornell University have developed two technologies, GazeTrak and EyeEcho, that use sonar-like sensing to track a person's gaze and facial expressions. These technologies, small enough to fit on smartglasses or VR/AR headsets, consume significantly less power than similar camera-based tools. GazeTrak is the first eye-tracking system that relies on acoustic signals, while EyeEcho continuously and accurately detects facial expressions and recreates them through an avatar in real-time. The devices have applications in VR interactions, aiding people with low vision, and potentially diagnosing or monitoring neurodegenerative diseases.

via Tech Xplore|

#ai #cornell-university #facial-expressions

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Miraculous Recovery: Bulldog Puppy Spontaneously Regrows Jaw After Cancer Surgery

A 3-month-old French bulldog named Tyson underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in his jaw, resulting in the majority of his jaw being removed. Miraculously, the puppy's jaw regrew, marking the first documented case of such regeneration in a dog. Veterinarians at Cornell University suspect that preserving a large amount of membrane containing blood vessels and nerves during the surgery may have contributed to the regrowth. Tyson is now living a normal life, demonstrating the possibility of complete bone regeneration in young patients.

via Newsweek|

#cancer-surgery #cornell-university #french-bulldog

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Swimming Insect Speed Inspires Uncrewed Boat Designs"

A new study from Cornell University reveals that whirligig beetles, the world's fastest-swimming insect, achieve their impressive speeds using a lift-based thrust mechanism, challenging previous explanations of their propulsion. This discovery could inspire bio-inspired designers of uncrewed boats and near-surface water robots, offering valuable insights for the development of more efficient and faster propulsion systems. The findings have potential applications in fields such as bio-inspired robotics and engineering, particularly in the design of uncrewed boats, where the small size, ship-like shape, and lift-generating propulsion mechanism of whirligigs could inform robotic ship designs.

via Phys.org|

#bio-inspired-robotics #cornell-university #lift-based-thrust

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Resurrected Dead Star Unleashes Unprecedented Cosmic Flares

Scientists at Cornell University have made a remarkable discovery by detecting intermittent flashes of blue light from a deceased star, known as the Tasmanian Devil, located a billion light-years away. The star had previously emitted a luminous fast blue optical transient (LFBOT) before fading, but the recent observations show that it is still radiating powerful flares similar to its original cataclysmic event. This unprecedented finding offers valuable insights into the mysterious world of star births and deaths, challenging previous assumptions about the behavior of dead stars.

via Futurism|

#astronomy #celestial-events #cornell-university

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Cornell student Patrick Dai denied bail in federal court for making antisemitic threats

A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to Cornell University student Patrick Dai, who is accused of making violent antisemitic threats online. The judge cited Dai's struggles with mental health issues and likened his profile to that of past mass shooters. Dai admitted to the threats during an interview with the FBI and has been using prescribed medication for severe depression and anxiety. His lawyers argue that his struggles with isolation and a possible developmental disability contributed to his actions. The judge determined that releasing Dai would pose a risk to both the community and himself.

via USA TODAY|

#antisemitic-threats #bail-denied #cornell-university

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Cornell University Cancels Classes Amidst Escalating Tensions and Antisemitic Threats

Cornell University has canceled classes and closed its campus on Friday after a student, Patrick Dai, was charged with making online antisemitic threats against Jewish people on campus. Dai, a junior at Cornell, made threatening comments on an online Greek Life forum, prompting heightened security measures and concerns for student safety. The decision to cancel classes was made due to the "extraordinary stress" caused by recent events. The incident highlights the rise of antisemitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric online, and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has expressed his support for affected students and pledged to address discrimination on campuses. Dai has been suspended from Cornell and is currently held without bail.

via syracuse.com|

#antisemitic-threats #campus-safety #cornell-university