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

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

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

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Every ILRie Has a Story

Holly Wallace and Ed Baum ’81 have expanded their support of ILRies to include paid summer internships.

 

 

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Voting for Stereotypes? Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric in U.S. Political Campaigns

A Conversation with Maria-Cristina Garcia, Derek Chang, Siba Grovogui & Paul Oritz

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Voting for Stereotypes? Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric in U.S. Political Campaigns

Return to the Classroom – Race to the White House 2024 Election Panel Discussion

Are you ready to explore the intersection of social media, pop culture, and politics across the country? Join us for a riveting webinar featuring Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. ILR ’93, a celebrated political strategist and policy advisor with over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of electoral politics. In this engaging session, Dr. Smikle Jr. ’93 will delve into: Social Media Trends: Discover how platforms are shaping political discourse and influencing voter behavior all over the country.Pop Culture Impact: Learn about the role of pop culture in the 2024 election, from viral moments to celebrity endorsements.Southern Poll Insights: Get the latest data on voter sentiments across Southern states and what it means for the national landscape.Election Dynamics: Explore the issues driving the upcoming Presidential election and how they resonate with diverse audiences.Don’t miss this chance to engage with one of the most insightful voices in politics! Reserve your spot now and be part of a conversation that will help shape our country's future! Registration closes on October 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm. ET Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. is a professor of Practice and Director of the M.S. program in nonprofit management in the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University. As an MSNBC Political Analyst, he regularly shares his insights on national media outlets. With 20 years in higher education and 30 years devoted to public service, his influence and insights span a broad spectrum of contemporary issues, including civic engagement, nonprofit advocacy and communications, electoral politics and education policy. Basil holds a PhD in Politics and Education and an MPA from Columbia University and a B.S. '93 from Cornell University. Read more here. Professor Gregory Wawro is a professor of Political Science and the director and founder of the M.S. in Political Analytics program at Columbia University. He previously served as the chair of the Department of Political Science at Columbia. He holds his Ph.D. from Cornell University, class of '97, where he also earned his MA '94. He specializes in American politics, including Congress, elections, campaign finance, judicial politics, political economy, and political methodology. Read more here. Professor Riché Richardson, who was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, is a professor of African American literature and chair in the Africana Studies and Research Center at Cornell University, whose faculty she joined in 2008. Her other areas of interest include American literature, American studies, black feminism, gender studies, Southern studies, cultural studies and critical theory. She was the 2019-20 Olive B. O’Connor Visiting Distinguished Chair in English at Colgate University. She graduated from Spelman College with a major in English and minors in philosophy and women’s studies in 1993. She received her doctorate in American Literature from the English Department at Duke University in 1998, along with a Certificate in African and African American Studies. Read more here. Event Questions? Contact Arienne Watson Registration Questions? Contact Lizeth Jaimez

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Return to the Classroom – Race to the White House 2024 Election Panel Discussion

Labor & Macro Workshop: Thomas Le Barbanchon

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Labor & Macro Workshop: Thomas Le Barbanchon

Graduate Programs for Workplace Leaders

The ILR School's four graduate degrees in workplace studies are led by faculty whose teaching and research influences individuals and organizations around the world. Through these programs, students explore topics such as labor relations, human resources and organizational behavior, empowering graduates to lead and transform today's dynamic workplaces.

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“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

Get To Know: James T. Carter

Faculty Spotlight

James T. Carter received his Ph.D. from Columbia and has held numerous education and human resource positions. He joined ILR’s Department of Organizational Behavior in Fall 2023.

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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.

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ILR in the News

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Kids Don’t Need to Love Salads to Maintain Healthy Weight

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Parents can positively influence a child’s health without imposing lots of food they don’t like, says Professor Michèle Belot, whose new research tracked 300 lower-income families in the U.K. over three years.
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Kids Don’t Need to Love Salads to Maintain Healthy Weight

ILRies Learn from NFL Pro

JC Tretter ’13 returned to the ILR School lecture hall Monday where he learned how to think critically, understand others’ perspectives and negotiate – skills he has wielded to help shape the labor-management dynamic in America’s most-watched sport.
JC Tretter '13 speaks in Associate Professor Adam Seth Litwin’s “Introduction to ILR” course in Ives 305.
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“Stories of Belonging” Highlights Journeys of Central Americans

A traveling exhibit highlighting the intersections of racism, dispossession and migration grew out of LR Worker Institute Executive Director Patricia Campos-Medina’s doctoral thesis.
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“Stories of Belonging” Highlights Journeys of Central Americans

Groat and Alpern 2025 Recipients Announced

Scott Buchheit, M.S. ’77, will receive the ILR School’s 2025 Groat Award and Linda Gadsby ’88 will receive the 2025 Alpern Award on April 24 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.
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Groat and Alpern 2025 Recipients Announced

Campus Life

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Interested in a winter exploration program? ILR offers Explore ILR Careers, where students can shadow professionals or work on short-term projects during winter break. It’s a great way to explore career paths. Visit Handshake for more details. #ilr #cornellilr #cornell #cornelluniversity

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Last weekend, ILRies took a bite out of fall at this year’s Ithaca Apple Fest! 🍎🍂 From fresh cider to local crafts, it was a weekend full of great food and even better company. #ILRSchool #Cornelltradition #BigRed #ILRIRL

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This summer, undergraduate research fellows of the ILR Climate Jobs Institute participated in projects involving applied research and relating to public policy. Swipe to learn more about the work that Clara Tagliacozzo-Lee, Hannah Shvets and Peter Kotchev completed over the summer! #CornellILR …

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Yesterday, we celebrated the amazing work of ILR students at the ILR Engaged Gallery, hosted by the Office of Engaged and Experiential Learning! 🌍✈️ From domestic efforts to international collaborations, we showcased student projects from the Hopi/Navajo Engaged Learning Program, High Road NYC,…

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ILR Admissions and their Ambassadors had the best time meeting prospective students and their families this past weekend! 🐻 #cornellilr #ilrschool #cornell

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Hope everyone is enjoying the crisp autumn weather today! 🍃🍁🍂 #CornellILR

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