Skip to main content

Built for the future of work

80 years of pioneering research, education, and real-world impact.

ILR by the Decade
tower Icon

Undergraduate Admissions

Our flexible, interdisciplinary major lets students pursue a wide range of academic interests and careers.

/programs/undergraduate-admissions
mortarboard Icon

Graduate Programs

Study the workplace comprehensively with the world’s highest concentration of workplace faculty.

/programs/graduate-degree-programs
handshake Icon

Professional Education

Invest in your career by learning from instructors who blend world-leading research with business-tested practicality.

/programs/professional-education

ILR School Events

See all events

Labor Economics Workshop: Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith

Localist event image for Labor Economics Workshop: Jeff Smith
Labor Economics Workshop: Jeff Smith

Labor Economics Workshop: Gordon Hanson

Gordon Hanson

Localist event image for Labor Economics Workshop: Gordon Hanson
Labor Economics Workshop: Gordon Hanson

Insights from Research and Advocacy to Address Sexual Harassment and Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace

The Worker Institute is hosting a webinar discussing the findings from the 2024 Empire State Poll on sexual harassment and intimate partner violence in the workplace, featuring a panel of experts.
A woman cringes as her co-worker places a hand on her shoulder
Insights from Research and Advocacy to Address Sexual Harassment and Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace

Exploring ILR Career Pathways: Law

The ILR School’s interdisciplinary curriculum gives students the freedom to explore many interests, and law is one of the most popular. Approximately 23%-25% of ILR undergraduates pursue law school within five years of graduating, with many applying to law school in two to three years after graduation.

ILR alumni work in many areas of the law, including tech, health care, immigration, transportation, natural resources and criminal defense, while others who earn a law degree, forgo practicing law and instead thrive in business, finance, the entertainment industry or as leaders of professional sports organizations.

Read More
The statue Contemplation of Justice by sculptor James Earle Fraser stands on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court.
handshake Icon
“My time at the ILR School helped me understand both labor and management perspectives, which has proven to be a solid foundation for my career.”
Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball

Pohler Named Inaugural Lipsky Professor

Faculty Spotlight

Dionne Pohler has been elected the inaugural David and Alexandra Lipsky Professor in Dispute Resolution and Labor Relations.

Dionne Pohler
Read More

           

ILRies Change
the Future of Work.

Learn about ILR's impact

Catherwood Library

The Martin P. Catherwood Library is the most comprehensive resource on labor and employment in North America, offering expert research support through reference services, instruction, online guides and access to premier collections.

Studying in the window bay at the Catherwood Library
Find out more

ILR in the News

See all news

Toolkit Helps Job Seekers With Records Pursue Second Chance

Cornell Chronicle
CJEI's updated Criminal Record Online Toolkit consolidates relevant federal, state, and local laws and forms across jurisdictions in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
A blank job application form on a clipboard.
Toolkit Helps Job Seekers With Records Pursue Second Chance

Aima Raza ’27 Explores Ecuador as Laidlaw Scholar

Cornell Chronicle
Aima Raza ’27 was one of 23 fellow Laidlaw scholars to travel to Mushullakta in the Amazon of Ecuador to learn about community-led organizing and practices in sustainability and education.
Aima Raza ’27 traveled to Ecuador as part of the  Laidlaw Leadership and Research Program.
Aima Raza ’27 Explores Ecuador as Laidlaw Scholar

Konvitz Lecturer Calls for ‘Curious, Teeming and Occasionally Noisy Pluralism’

Cornell Chronicle
Constitutional scholar Cass R. Sunstein, delivered the annual Milton Konvitz Memorial Lecture on Oct. 30. The lecture, “Free Speech on Campus,” took place at Myron Taylor Hall.
Cass Sunstein delivers the annual Milton Konvitz Memorial Lecture on Oct. 30.  Photo: Rachel Philipson for Cornell University
Konvitz Lecturer Calls for ‘Curious, Teeming and Occasionally Noisy Pluralism’

Ignoring Status ‘A Major Mistake,’ Says Cook-Gray Lecturer

Stanford University’s Cecilia L. Ridgeway M.S. ’69, Ph.D. ’72 explains how understanding status can help to create a more egalitarian society.
Stanford University’s Cecilia L. Ridgeway M.S. ’69, Ph.D. ’72 delivers the 2025 Cook-Gray Lecture
Ignoring Status ‘A Major Mistake,’ Says Cook-Gray Lecturer

Campus Life

A view of student life at Cornell University's ILR School in Ithaca, NY.

@cornellilr

As spring enrollment wraps up, we asked our ambassadors to share their favorite courses in ILR. What courses are you looking forward to next semester? 📚✨

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DRSZPK6APEg/

Hear from one of ILR’s current Credit Interns, Michaela Dumlao, Class of 2027! ✨🐭🏰 Click the link in our bio to learn more about ILR's Credit Internship Program!

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNhaCXGJMS/

Sun or snow, ILR campus always puts on a beautiful show! 🍁🌞☃️

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DRKlgxPgKZa/

Today, the 23rd Annual ILR Labor Roundtable brought together students and labor leaders for meaningful conversations about work, worker voice, and social change. 
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success! 🤝📚💪

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DRDQgYMEQT_/

Congrats to ILRies Michelle Kurianowicz ‘26, Reese Ingram ‘26 and Madeline Rose ‘28, who participated (and won!) with @cornell_barbell_club at the 2025 USA Powerlifting Ivy League Cup over the weekend! 💪🏆🙌 #YellCornell

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ9e_RnjEmE/

Just a moment to appreciate ILR at night 🌙 The sun sure is setting earlier now with daylight savings time! ⏰

Instagram image for post at https://www.instagram.com/p/DQxeGEqjVSx/