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Cathy Creighton ’87 Named Director of Buffalo Co-Lab

Alumna who has helped Western New York shape its future will lead the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab.

Cathy Creighton ’87 has been named the Director of the Buffalo Co-Lab
Cathy Creighton ’87 Named Director of Buffalo Co-Lab

Tool tracks COVID cases within NY school district boundaries

Cornell Chronicle

New York state officials, parents and others now have a way to check COVID-19 case numbers within the geographic boundaries of school districts and alongside other data, thanks to a new online tool.

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Tool tracks COVID cases within NY school district boundaries

New Report Outlines Policies For ‘The Next Generation Of Work’

The economy is at a critical moment and not just because of COVID-19. Staggering income inequality is at its height and gender and racial wealth gaps abound. The solution: Next Generation Enterprises (NGEs)

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New Report Outlines Policies For ‘The Next Generation Of Work’

National and Local Precedence for Democratic Tool, Participatory Budgeting

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National and Local Precedence for Democratic Tool, Participatory Budgeting

WORK! Episode 4 Now Available

Dean Colvin and New York State Assemblyman Sean Ryan discuss policies and programs that have helped revitalize Buffalo.

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WORK! Episode 4 Now Available

Alumna leading “An Epic Challenge”

May 14 event in Buffalo will be a discussion about the controversial and growing workplace practice of forced arbitration.

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Alumna leading “An Epic Challenge”

How Do We Build the University that the World Needs Now?

For economic, political and social reasons peoples voices aren’t making their way into decision making. Being a good citizen is only rewarding if you can do it in healthy political institutions.

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How Do We Build the University that the World Needs Now?

Unions Boost Area Workers' Wages

The Buffalo News

A new labor-backed study says unions are effective at boosting wages for all workers in Western New York, but cautions that a changing economy is altering the outlook for the region's jobs and what they pay.

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Unions Boost Area Workers' Wages

Alum Receives Cornell Award

Cornell Chronicle

The university has honored Matthew Nagowski ’05 of Buffalo for his leadership and volunteerism.

Matt Nagowski '05 receives NYS Hometown Alumni Award
Alum Receives Cornell Award

“An Amazing Force”

ILR’s beloved matriarch, Lois Spier Gray, devoted 72 years to teaching and mentoring thousands of workers. As social justice and labor leaders, many continue her legacy.

Lois Gray, ILR School faculty member
“An Amazing Force”

Careers in Public Service

Buffalo Rising
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Careers in Public Service

Cornell Speaker Series on Health, Equity, and Democracy

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Cornell Speaker Series on Health, Equity, and Democracy

Local Program Looks to Strengthen Buffalo-Cornell University Ties

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Local Program Looks to Strengthen Buffalo-Cornell University Ties

High Road's Legacy

ILR’s High Road fellows make an impact on Western New York

Maame Britwum '20
High Road's Legacy

Cornell in Buffalo Funding

ILR School impact on Western New York deepens with state support

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Cornell in Buffalo Funding

ILR to the NFL

Tretter’s athletic career running strong

Joseph Carl "JC" Tretter Jr. '13
ILR to the NFL

Ithaca, Buffalo, Zambia

Russell’s learning journey leads to Africa

Paul Russell '19
Ithaca, Buffalo, Zambia

Community Impact

ILR roles in city’s changing workplaces led by Gray, Fleron

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Community Impact

Celebrating 70 Years

ILR in Buffalo: “A future as bright as our remarkable past”

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Celebrating 70 Years