Cornell University ILR School

06/17/2026

Alexander Colvin, Ph.D. ’99, the Kenneth F. Kahn ’69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman ’75, MS ’76, Professor of Conflict Resolution at the ILR School, will serve on a commission charged with protecting workers’ economic security while harnessing the benefits of AI.

With faculty who study data science, labor law and human resources, the ILR School is uniquely positioned to inform policy with research on where AI is being deployed and how it can create opportunities for businesses and workers, said Colvin, who was named to the FutureWorks Commission by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul.

Read more: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/06/ilr-school-dean-help-nys-shape-protect-ai-workforce?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=ilr-ilr-alex-colvin-futureworks-commission-2026

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Erica Groshen, senior economics advisor at the ILR School, who has been named the 2026 recipient of the Harry V. Roberts Statistical Advocate of the Year Award!

Presented by the The American Statistical Association (ASA), the award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of statistics through advocacy, leadership and impact.

“I am deeply honored that the ASA has named me the 2026 recipient of the Harry V. Roberts Statistical Advocate of the Year Award,” said Groshen. “But I am not alone. This honor also recognizes everyone who has supported official statistics by working for a stats agency, signing a letter to the Hill, submitting a comment to a Federal Register Notice, joining the Friends of BLS or another ‘friends’ group, covering federal statistics in the media, talking to journalists, writing op-eds, podcasting or doing research.

“Together we’ve made a difference, and there is much more to do.”

(Read more via the link in the comments section!)

06/15/2026

Check out valuable tips from Rebecca Kehoe, professor of human resource studies at the ILR School, in this recent podcast episode from Dayforce!

06/12/2026

We hope ILRies had a wonderful time back on campus last week for Cornell Reunion! 🐻

We had fun catching up with alumni, friends and family, and hope everyone made new lasting memories. ❤️

06/11/2026

Check out these insights from Brad Bell, the William J. Conaty Professor in Strategic Human Resources at the ILR School and director of the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS), on how HR business partners can drive transformation and strengthen culture!

Learn more about the CAHRS World-Class HRBP Framework: https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrs/hrbp-framework?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=ilr-cahrs-cahrs-brad-bell-insights-2026

06/04/2026

⏪ Construction at the ILR School: then (1960s) to now (2026)

Did you know? ➡️ In the 1960s, after having spent 17 years on what is now known as the Cornell Engineering quad, ILR moved into four buildings – Dolgen Hall, King-Shaw Hall, the ILR Research Building and the Ives faculty building – which had earlier served as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's surgery, blacksmith shop, laboratories, and large and small animal clinics. Ives Hall and Catherwood Library went under construction in the late 1990s, and King-Shaw Hall was renovated in the early 2000s.

⏩ King-Shaw Hall is currently undergoing construction! When it reopens, the building will be home to the Gerald L. Dorf ILR Class of 1957 Student Commons, as well as Jerry’s Café, thanks to a generous gift from the Dorf family.

Read more about Gerald Dorf '57 and the new café named in his honor: https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/news/alumni/legacy-gerald-l-dorf-57-celebrated-student-centered-gift

06/03/2026

We can’t wait to welcome ILRies back to campus at Cornell Reunion, starting tomorrow! 🌟

🗓️ This year's Reunion events will be held from June 4-7. Check out the full schedule: https://alumni.cornell.edu/come-back/reunion/

06/01/2026

Another round of applause for our latest ILR graduates! 👏

From classwork and internships, to snowy walks up the slope and late nights in the library — all your hard work led up to moments like Commencement. 🎓

ILR Class of 2026: we’re so proud of what you’ve accomplished, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve! ❤️

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

During Commencement weekend, two members of the ROTC Tri-Service Brigade – Sidney Anop, ILR Class of 2026 (pictured here) and Juan Rodriguez, Engineering Class of 2026 – became Cornell’s first ROTC graduates to earn the title of "mustang," a term referring to officers who started their military careers as enlisted service members.

For Anop, who came from a family of enlisted sailors and is now a U.S. Navy ensign, meeting mustangs helped instill a belief that college and commissioning were viable options. “Cornell had people and processes in place to give me the best possible chance of success, even if I didn’t believe it myself at first,” said Anop. “As an officer, I hope to put people in situations to succeed and give them the resources they need to accomplish anything. That’s exactly what Cornell did for me.”

Read more about their stories: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/05/first-mustangs-among-cornell-rotcs-newly-commissioned-officers?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=ilr-ilr-anop-mustang-rotc-2026