Economist Kerwin Charles, Ph.D. ’96, to give 2026 Staller Lecture
Yale economist Kerwin Charles will deliver Cornell University’s 2026 Staller Lecture on racial labor market inequality Sept. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in Olin Hall. The event highlights Charles’ influential research on economic inequality and his leadership as dean of the Yale School of Management.
The College welcomes new faculty for 2026-27
Twenty new faculty have joined the College of Arts & Sciences this year, strengthening departments and programs with their wide-ranging expertise and filling numerous leadership roles for the College and university.
India’s economy, heritage forensics, WWII mobilization examined
New books by Cornell scholars examine India’s economy, cultural heritage and global conflict. College of Arts & Sciences authors analyze development challenges in India and document endangered South Caucasus heritage.
New program turns minor cheating violations into a learning opportunity
Cornell University will expand its Accepting Responsibility program campuswide this fall for minor, first-time academic integrity violations. Philosophy graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences serve as facilitators, helping students address AI-related misconduct and build stronger academic decision-making skills.
Listening to political opponents who share common values can ease polarization
Cornell University research finds listening to political opponents with shared values reduces polarization by moderating extreme views. Behavioral economist Michèle Belot in the College of Arts and Sciences led the study, published in The Economic Journal with Guglielmo Briscese.
Econometrics + AI conference to be held June 16-17
Cornell University will host a major econometrics and AI conference June 16-17, 2026, convening leading researchers for nearly 200 presentations. The Econometric Society event explores AI-driven economics, data decision-making and industry applications.
'I have the skills to begin thinking about the world like an economist'
Caroline Smiltneks is majoring in economics and statistics.
'I participated in research spanning multiple disciplines'
Jerónimo Martín Duque is majoring in computer science, economics and mathematics.
'The A&S requirements were permission to keep learning'
Olivia Kim is majoring in economics and history of art & visual studies
Erik Thorbecke, economist with global impact, dies at 97
Erik Thorbecke, a Cornell University professor of economics since 1974 and one of the creators of the widely used Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) Index for measuring poverty, died on April 26 at 97. His work on agriculture, poverty alleviation and nutrition helped shape modern development economics.
Kotlikoff among four faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Cornell College of Arts and Sciences professors Cathy Caruth and Francesca Molinari are among four Cornell faculty, including Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff, elected in 2026 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for their excellence and leadership. The academy announced 252 new members April 22.
Harvard economist to deliver Knight Lecture
Harvard economist Edward L. Glaeser will deliver the Frank Knight Lecture in the Department of Economics at Cornell University May 4. The College of Arts & Sciences event examines cities, housing, and infrastructure.
‘Moonshot’ project aims to restore trust in the digital public sphere
College of Arts and Sciences researchers are on a Cornell team receiving a $250,000 seed grant for AI moonshot restoring trust online. Backed by the Laude Institute, the Cornell team could secure $10 million to build transparent, verifiable AI auditing tools for public discourse.
2026 Cornell Economics Commencement Ceremony
Please read on for more information about the timing for the Department of Economics Commencement Ceremony and how to proceed to the stage to receive your faux diploma. Official diplomas will be mailed to students in early June.
Ask an ambassador: The first-year music experience
Student Ambassador Alexandra Hui, Class of 2029, describes finding mentorship and belonging in Cornell Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra.
Admitted Class of 2030 seeks real-world impact
Cornell admits the Class of 2030 emphasizing real-world impact, enrolling 5,776 students from 102 countries. At Cornell University, the diverse cohort reflects the land-grant mission and applied learning goals across multiple colleges.
NY Times writer and Klarman '79: Civil debate can change minds
A live and online audience of nearly 1,000 tapped into a conversation between Bret Stephens and Seth Klarman.
Alum took his case all the way to the Supreme Court – and won
Wine importer Victor Owen Schwartz ’80 has made global headlines with his company’s successful battle against tariffs; an update
Three Cornellians named Schwarzman Scholars for study in China
A Cornell student and two alumni have been named Schwarzman Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year and will spend it in a master’s program in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University.
Threats to Fed independence already taking an economic toll
While market movements have been modest so far, they signal declining trust in the ability or willingness of future FOMC members to achieve the Fed's inflation objectives, says Cornell economist Ryan Chahrour.
Celebrating the journey with our December A&S grads
December graduates walk the stage this month, so we sat down for a talk with three A&S grads who’ve taken different pathways through Cornell.
Universities’ role in society goes beyond education, research
Americans broadly agree that universities should engage in a range of societal issues beyond their core education and research missions.