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A $55 million donation to Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has established the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment, uniting two departments to foster interdisciplinary research and education on global and environmental issues, honoring Stephen B. Ashley’s longstanding support and leadership.
Scientists at Cornell have discovered a way to potentially reverse age-related weight gain by reactivating beige fat, a type of fat that burns calories like brown fat. They identified a signaling pathway that suppresses beige fat formation with age and found that blocking this pathway, using existing cancer drugs, can restore fat-burning activity in older mice, offering promising avenues for combating metabolic decline and obesity-related diseases.
Cornell University finished the NCAA lacrosse season as the top-ranked team after eight weeks at No. 1, culminating in winning the NCAA Championship, with Maryland and Notre Dame also ranking highly in the final KANE Men's DI Media Poll.
Cornell won its first NCAA lacrosse championship since 1977 by defeating Maryland 13-10 in a historic game at Gillette Stadium, highlighted by CJ Kirst's standout performance and a resilient team effort that culminated in their fourth title.
Cornell men's lacrosse won its first NCAA national championship since 1977 by defeating Maryland 13-10 in a highly competitive final, ending a 48-year drought and highlighting standout performances from players like CJ Kirst and Ryan Goldstein.
Cornell researchers have developed a novel porous crystal design that enhances lithium-ion transport in solid-state batteries, potentially preventing battery explosions. This design uses a fusion of macrocycle and molecular cage structures to create one-dimensional nanochannels, significantly improving ion conductivity. The breakthrough promises safer, more efficient batteries and has potential applications in water purification and bioelectronics. The findings are detailed in a paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Ohio State survives a close game against Cornell in the first round of the NIT, winning 88-83. The Buckeyes made clutch plays in the final minute, including a three-pointer, a steal, and a long pass, to secure the victory. Four Ohio State players scored in double figures, with Gayle and Battle leading the team with 17 points each. Despite a strong effort from Cornell, Ohio State's rebounding advantage and late-game heroics propelled them to the next round, where they will face Virginia Tech.
The Syracuse University men's basketball team secured an 81-70 victory against Cornell, with Judah Mintz leading the way with 28 points and five 3-pointers. Chris Bell contributed 19 points, also with five 3-pointers, while Justin Taylor provided a well-rounded performance with 13 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Maliq Brown stood out with 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, the ongoing saga surrounding Benny Williams continues to add another layer of intrigue.
Syracuse forward Benny Williams did not play in the Orange's win over Cornell, marking the fourth game he has missed this season. Williams served a suspension for the first two games due to an undisclosed violation of team rules and then sat out the loss to Gonzaga in the Maui Invitational for reportedly violating another team rule.
The 2023 Journeymen Collegiate Classic in NCAA wrestling will feature over 30 ranked wrestlers, including top contenders from Penn State, Cornell, Arizona State, and NC State. The event will take place on November 12 at Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with wrestling starting at 9:00 AM.
Penn State wins the 2023 NCAA DI wrestling team title with two individual champions, while Cornell's Yianni Diakomihalis becomes the fifth wrestler to win four NCAA titles. Princeton's Patrick Glory breaks a 72-year-old streak without a national champion, and Missouri's Keegan O'Toole wins the deepest weight class. Northern Colorado's Andrew Alirez and Cornell's Vito Arujau also win individual titles.
Yianni Diakomihalis is attempting to become the fifth four-time NCAA Champion in history. He has won his first two matches at the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships, including a fall over Jackson Arrington of NC State. His next match is against Max Murin of Iowa.