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News

May 25, 2021

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...

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Spotlight

May 21, 2021

Celebrating the CALS Class of 2021

With the end of the semester in sight, we'd like to take a moment to recognize the CALS graduating class of 2021. During their time at Cornell, members of this exceptional class have explored the corners of purpose-driven science, traveled the...

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News

May 11, 2021

Tanzanian farmers boost diets with sustainable methods

The farmers experimented with practices introduced to them by Malawian farmers and Tanzanian and American scientists, decided which ones to incorporate within their own farms, and met monthly to share experiences and problem-solve. The three...