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December 8, 2021

Registration opens for 2022 New York Youth Institute

Combining the strengths of Cornell University and the World Food Prize, the New York Youth Institute prepares next-generation leaders in global development, agriculture, nutrition and technology. The program empowers students to research issues...

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Peace Corps staff and farmers hold rice plants

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December 7, 2021

$14M grant to adapt West African rice production to climate

A Cornell program is playing a key role in a project to make rice more resilient to climate change and increase production in West Africa, thanks to a four-year, $14 million grant from the Adaptation Fund.

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From left, Tamana Ahmadi, Sepehera Azami, Diana Ayubi and Simah Sahnosh walk outside Uris Hall.

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December 7, 2021

Afghan women scholars find safe haven at Cornell

The nine undergrads will be arriving on campus through December, thanks to robust international and cross-campus collaborations. Cornell has pledged support until they graduate.