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CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Cornell president's criticism of anti-Israel class sparks academic freedom debate
Cornell Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff criticized a planned course, “Gaza, Indigeneity, Resistance,” as bi…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Dec 20, 2024
2024: 5 wacky college courses
Students across the country in 2024 took several wacky courses, including 'queer science.'
By Campus Reform 
Dec 18, 2024
Anti-Israel activists hold 'die-in' on last day of classes at Cornell
Ivy League student activists in upstate New York recently held a 'die-in' protest against Israel on the semester's …
By Campus Reform 
Dec 13, 2024
STURGE: 10 outrageous taxpayer-funded higher ed research projects DOGE can investigate
DOGE chiefs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy can push Congress to launch a thorough investigation into these questiona…
By Emily Sturge  '25
Dec 5, 2024
‘Queer Marxism’ course coming to Cornell University next semester
The course will consider the possible union of queer and Marxist theory.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Nov 20, 2024
Cornell offers Israel-bashing course, cites debunked claim that ICJ accused Israel of 'plausible genocide'
The course will focus partially on “settler colonialism in Palestine/Israel with a particular emphasis on what the …
By Elad Vaida 
Nov 5, 2024
Cornell suspends pro-Hamas students for 3 years following protest arrests
Cornell University has implemented a three-year suspension against four pro-Hamas students for forcibly breaching p…
By Emma Arns '26
Nov 4, 2024
Cornell University offering course on ‘Black Ecoliterature’
The university’s Feminist, Gender Studies & Sexuality Studies Program is offering the course.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Oct 30, 2024
Cornell allows pro-Palestine activist to continue studies after anti-Israel protests, restoring visa amid controversy
Cornell University decided not to suspend pro-Palestine activist Momodou Taal, allowing him to continue his studies…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Oct 15, 2024
10,000 sign petition calling for Cornell to reinstate student suspended after anti-Israel protest
A petition with over 10,000 signatures is demanding the reinstatement of Cornell graduate student Momodou Taal, who…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Oct 7, 2024
Anti-Israel student has visa revoked after second suspension for disruptive activity, may get deported
The student, Momodou Taal, faces possible deportation after his participation in a protest in which activists were …
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 27, 2024
Cornell anti-Israel protest against Boeing over Israel ties leads to potential criminal charges
Over 100 pro-Palestine demonstrators at Cornell University disrupted a career fair to protest Boeing's ties to Isra…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 23, 2024
Prof who said Hamas terrorism was 'exhilarating' is back to teach Cornell courses on socialism and the 'African American Vision of America'
A professor at Cornell University has returned to teach classes this semester after describing Hamas’ Oct. 7 massac…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 17, 2024
Cornell University pledges neutrality on political and social issues that don't 'impact the university'
Cornell announced in a statement on its website that it will be guided this coming fall semester by students’ righ…
By Michael Duke '26
Aug 30, 2024
Anti-Israel activists kick off new school year vandalizing Cornell buildings
Anti-Israel protesters vandalized the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York on Aug. 26.
By Benjamin Brown '26
Aug 29, 2024
Cornell to host event on DEI in integrated pest management
The event will focus on DEI in the world of integrated pest management.
By Michael Duke '26
Aug 28, 2024
Cornell University to offer course on 'Ecological Justice' focused on 'Feminist, Queer, and Trans Perspectives'
Cornell University is set to offer a course on ecological justice from feminist, queer, and trans perspectives.
By Sarah Prentice  '25
Aug 20, 2024
Ex-Cornell student gets 21-month prison sentence for anti-Semitic death threats
A former student at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for pos…
By Campus Reform 
Aug 15, 2024
Cornell profs fear Harris will be a victim of 'misogynoir'
Cornell professors recently weighed in on Kamala Harris’ presidential run and some of the challenges she may soon f…
By Campus Reform 
Aug 12, 2024
Cornell course teaches Homer, Plato through ‘prism of queer studies’
Cornell University will host a ‘Queer Classics’ course this fall examining Greek and Latin literature in the contex…
By Austin Browne  '24
Aug 12, 2024
Anti-Israel Cornell medical student disrupts commencement, accuses university officials of 'genocide'
'My family is not here today, because they are in a genocide that you incited and and refuse to acknowledge. Shame …
By Michael Duke '26
Jun 19, 2024
‘DEI GROUPTHINK’: New report accuses Cornell of saying ‘No’ to faculty applicants for opposing DEI brainwashing
‘Cornell continues to practice blatant discrimination in the hiring of faculty,’ the report states.
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 17, 2024
House committees broaden anti-Semitism investigations into Northwestern, other colleges: 'will not rest'
Several House committee chairs sent stern letters to Northwestern University and several other colleges and cited a…
By Adam Sabes 
Jun 4, 2024
Cornell president steps down after seven years, becomes latest leader to resign amid Ivy League anti-Semitism epidemic
​Cornell University President Martha Pollack announced she will retire on June 30 in a Thursday email sent to the c…
By Adam Sabes 
May 14, 2024
Cornell professor melts down during Ann Coulter speech before being escorted out by cops: WATCH
Coulter’s last appearance at Cornell was interrupted by students who forced the talk to shut down early.
By Michael Duke '26
Apr 17, 2024
Cornell hosts 'The Stripping Activist' event with a leftist activist striptease dancer
'Bella Sin will delve into the union of burlesque and activism, exploring how an immigrant performer navigates thei…
By Jacob Beckwith '26
Apr 17, 2024
Pro-Palestine Cornell students and employees trespass on university property after hours, get arrested
Cornell students and university employees protested in favor of the school divesting from companies with ties to Is…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Apr 11, 2024
LET'S TRY AGAIN: Ann Coulter returns to Cornell. Provost tells students they have to let her speak this time.
Coulter is slated to come to campus April 16, when she will speak about the topic of immigration in the university’…
By Celine Ryan Ciccio 
Apr 9, 2024
Advocacy group warns Jewish students not to go to Cornell due to Ivy’s atmosphere of anti-Semitism
The group warned that ‘Cornell is not a safe place for Jewish students.’
By Elad Vaida 
Mar 18, 2024
Anti-DEI movement mirrors rise of societal pushback to leftism: ANALYSIS
As resistance to leftist social policies gains traction in American cities, so has backlash to Diversity, Equity, a…
By Jack  Roberts 
Mar 15, 2024
Cornell University hires unhinged Jew-hating professor who thinks Israel must be destroyed
Cornell University is hiring a new professor who has routinely written or shared anti-Semitic posts on X.
By Emily Fowler  '24
Mar 11, 2024
Ivy League schools get rid of deans' lists, say they cause too much 'stress and anxiety'
​Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania both eliminated its deans' lists recently, arguing they're u…
By Adam Sabes 
Feb 20, 2024
Former Cornell trustee and donor slams 'disastrous,' 'toxic' DEI policies, calls to replace president and provost
Jon Lindseth published an open letter on Jan. 23 addressed to the current board of trustees in which he condemned t…
By Austin Browne  '24
Feb 14, 2024
Cops remove anti-Israel students sprawled out on Cornell library floor as others try to study
On Feb. 8, student activists at Cornell University in upstate New York held a 'die-in' protest in opposition to uni…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Feb 14, 2024
Cornell student gov rejects bill pushing for Israel divestment
The Cornell University student government rejected a BDS resolution on Thursday.
By Adam Sabes 
Feb 5, 2024
Cornell instructor cancels class in recognition of the ‘Global Strike for Palestine’
Alyiah Gonzales reportedly emailed students, 'I mourn the fact that all universities in Gaza have been destroyed or…
By Michael Duke '26
Jan 29, 2024
THE SCROLL: Cornell University vows to hold student 'fully accountable' for allegedly posting 'Zionists must die' on Instagram
The Cornell University student allegedly wrote "Zionists must die."
By Adam Sabes 
Jan 12, 2024
Ways and Means Committee chair warns elite schools about loss of tax-exempt status for campus anti-Semitism
Harvard, UPenn, MIT and Cornell received a letter from Committee Chair Jason Smith after various reports of unchec…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jan 11, 2024
Cornell's first application post affirmative action still asks identity-based question
Applicants are asked to "Explain how your life experiences will help inform your contributions to a learning commun…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jan 11, 2024
Cornell students demand divestment from Israel, find university president guilty of 'genocide' in mock trial
Pro-Palestinian students occupied a Cornell University administrative building, demanding divestment from companies…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jan 3, 2024
3 times universities caved to leftist student demands in 2023
Cornell plans to reallocate funds from existing classes towards new credit classes focusing on an 'anti-racism' age…
By Campus Reform 
Jan 2, 2024
Cornell grad students join forces with far-left, anti-Israel union
In November, Cornell graduate students voted overwhelmingly to unionize and will be represented by the United Elect…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Dec 1, 2023
As Dept. of Ed launches investigation into Cornell, still no word on consequences for prof 'exhilarated' by Hamas terrorism
Cornell Associate Professor Russell Rickford has been on a leave of absence since mid-October for anti-Semitic rema…
By Jack  Roberts 
Nov 23, 2023
Dept of Ed launches federal investigation into both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia on campus
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated investigations into five universities for reported incidents of anti…
By Campus Reform 
Nov 20, 2023
Cornell needs to pay 'fair share,' prof writes
David Bateman, an associate professor of government at Cornell, called out his employer for not paying its 'fair sh…
By Emily Fowler  '24
Nov 19, 2023
Top American universities have campuses in Qatar, the nation playing host to Hamas leadership
Qatar, which currently houses Hamas’ former leader, has been the largest Arab donor of American universities for de…
By William Biagini  '24
Nov 6, 2023
WATCH: 'This is a PR move': Ivy League needs real action on anti-Semitism
Campus Reform Editor-in-Chief Dr. Zachary Marschall joined Scripps News to discuss the latest manifestations of ant…
By Campus Reform 
Nov 2, 2023
Cornell suspect arrested on federal charges for death threats against Jewish students
If convicted, the suspect could face up to 5 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release. H…
By Campus Reform 
Nov 1, 2023
UPDATED: 'Kill Jews': Cornell's kosher dining hall shuts down after death threats emerge
'[I]f you see a jewish 'person' on campus follow them home and slit their throats,' read one post entitled 'jewish …
By Campus Reform 
Oct 30, 2023
UPDATE: 'Black Radical' prof who called Hamas killings 'exhilarating' now on leave from Cornell
'I was exhilarated,' Rickford said of the attacks.
By Marya Ruth  Dunning '25
Oct 23, 2023