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Scheinman Institute/AFT Intern Eva Egeghy

Eva Egeghy '26 reflects on her experience as a summer intern with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) offered through the Scheinman Institute.
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Scheinman Institute/AFT Intern Eva Egeghy

Dionne Pohler: Shaping The Future of Conflict Resolution

Dionne Pohler joins the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution.
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Dionne Pohler: Shaping The Future of Conflict Resolution

Leaning Into Conflict: The Evolving Role of the Campus Mediation Program at Cornell

The Scheinman Institute’s Campus Mediation Program at Cornell is transforming how conflicts are addressed on campus by teaching students to resolve disputes through empathy, deep listening, and restorative justice.
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Leaning Into Conflict: The Evolving Role of the Campus Mediation Program at Cornell

Outreach

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Mediating One of Broadway’s Most Complex Labor Disputes

Javier Ramirez discusses his successful mediation amidst one of Broadway’s most complex labor disputes.
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Mediating One of Broadway’s Most Complex Labor Disputes

Scheinman Institute Board Member Kenneth Kirschner To Receive Prestigious Groat Award

Noted arbitrator Kenneth Kirschner '75 will receive ILR’s 2026 Groat Award at the Groat and Alpern Awards on March 26 in New York City.
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Scheinman Institute Board Member Kenneth Kirschner To Receive Prestigious Groat Award

Scheinman Institute Well Represented at Viriginia LERA Conference

Scheinman Institute faculty members participated in the fourth annual Virginia LERA conference.
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Scheinman Institute Well Represented at Viriginia LERA Conference

Student Activities

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Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club Update

The Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club (SCRC) continues to host regular informative and educational events this semester.
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Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club Update

Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club Returns for 2025-2026 Academic Year

The Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club (SCRC) has officially begun its activities for the current academic year.
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Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club Returns for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Tiago Gonzalez '24 reflects on his internship with the AFT

Tiago Gonzalez '24 reflects on his internship with the AFT.
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Tiago Gonzalez '24 reflects on his internship with the AFT

Healthcare Insights

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Healthcare Insights: Primary Care Crisis: What To Do?

In this month’s edition of Healthcare Insights, John August explores how the Allina Health primary care strike signals a breaking point in the U.S. primary care system.
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Healthcare Insights: Primary Care Crisis: What To Do?

Healthcare Insights: Labor-Management Partnership in a Time of Crisis

In this month's edition of Healthcare Insights, John August explores the labor-management partnership in the midst of workplace shortages and the advancement of A.I.
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Healthcare Insights: Labor-Management Partnership in a Time of Crisis

Healthcare Insights: Physicians and the Vaccine Crisis

In this month's edition of Healthcare Insights, John August explores how recent policy shifts fueling vaccine chaos are challenging physicians’ ability to protect patients and public health.
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Healthcare Insights: Physicians and the Vaccine Crisis

Board Members

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Inspiring Students to Become Global Citizens Through Engaged Learning

Richard “Dick” Fincher ’73, who has been instrumental in creating and teaching the Vietnam Engaged Learning Program and the Hopi & Navajo Engaged Learning Program, has announced his intention to slow down and gradually retire from teaching, but the legacy he has created will continue.
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Inspiring Students to Become Global Citizens Through Engaged Learning

Richard Fincher: A Lifelong Advocate for Peaceful Resolutions

Scheinman Institute Board Member and Instructor Richard Fincher advances workplace harmony, mentors neutrals, and leads global engaged learning programs in conflict resolution.
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Richard Fincher: A Lifelong Advocate for Peaceful Resolutions

Scheinman Institute Welcomes New Board Members

Scheinman Institute Welcomes New Board Members
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Scheinman Institute Welcomes New Board Members

Director Updates

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Director's Update: Expanding Training for Workplace Neutrals

Harry Katz, Jack Sheinkman Professor and Scheinman Institute Director, discusses plans to expand training for arbitrators, mediators, and advocates. He also highlights the growing need for better preparation in both union and non-union workplace dispute resolution.
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Director's Update: Expanding Training for Workplace Neutrals

Director’s Update: Labor Arbitrator Development Programs

Harry Katz, Jack Sheinkman Professor and Director of the Scheinman Institute, discusses the four-month Foundations of Labor Arbitration program and 18-month Labor Arbitrator Development program, now open for registration.
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Director’s Update: Labor Arbitrator Development Programs

Director's Update: Expanding Arbitration Education and Practice

Harry Katz, Jack Sheinkman Professor and Director of the Scheinman Institute, shares how the Institute is intensifying its work on arbitration through expanded training programs, ongoing faculty and student research, and new initiatives to support practitioners navigating a changing arbitration landscape.
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Director's Update: Expanding Arbitration Education and Practice