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New global development minor launches
A new undergraduate minor in global development at Cornell will enhance students’ global perspective and ability to contribute to equitable solutions for the most urgent challenges facing people and the planet. Starting in fall 2024, the minor...
  • Global Development Section
  • Agriculture
  • Applied Economics
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow Nodira Kurbanbaeva (left) of Uzbekistan shakes hands with Ed Mabaya in a classroom.

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Students, experts collaborate on global development solutions

The Humphrey PACT Program promotes research collaboration between undergraduates and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows, midcareer professionals specialized in agriculture, rural development and natural resource management, who spend one year at Cornell...

  • Global Development Section
  • Agriculture
  • Energy
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Dean announces two CALS leadership appointments
Benjamin Z. Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean, has announced appointments elevating two members of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to leadership positions. Sahara Byrne , professor of communication, has been promoted to senior...

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Weiss teaching award honors eight exceptional faculty

President Martha E. Pollack announced the faculty members honored with the Stephen H. Weiss Awards, which recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

  • Global Development Section
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Global Development
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New global development major launches
Starting in fall 2022, the major will emphasize field experiences and engaged learning as students study complex issues related to socioeconomic development, agriculture and food systems, and environmental sustainability. Students will receive...