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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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Professional Education

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

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Alumni Honored with Groat and Alpern Awards

Russell Hernandez ’88 and David M. Cohen ’73 were feted April 28 at ILR’s annual celebration in Manhattan.

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New York at Work 2022 is a resource for policymakers and the public
Outreach Report

ILR Outreach expertise, research-based data and policy analysis on issues affecting workers, employers, unions and communities is featured in annual report.

Cornell Impacts New York State

“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

Faculty Spotlight

Jim Gross

Faculty Member

Protecting the rights of society’s most vulnerable people has been the focus of James Gross’s teaching and research.

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ILRies Change
the Future of Work.

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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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New York at Work 2022 Published

Research-based data and policy analysis on a range of issues impacting New York’s workers, unions and employers are the focus of the ILR School’s second annual Labor Day report.
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New York at Work 2022 Published

ILR Project Awarded Belonging at Cornell Innovation Grant

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This project – a collaboration between the ILR School, the College of Arts and Sciences, eCornell and the College of Human Ecology – will give the Cornell community a chance to “hear the voices” of those in marginalized communities.
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ILR Project Awarded Belonging at Cornell Innovation Grant

Cost of Living is Biggest Concern for NYS Residents

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The cost of living is the most important issue for residents of New York state, according to the Empire State Poll, conducted by the ILR School between June and August.
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Cost of Living is Biggest Concern for NYS Residents

Peer Mentor Program Advances Equality, Belonging

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Victor Rosas ’21 says connections will “change mentees’ lives forever.”
Joel Malina and Victor Rosas ’22
Peer Mentor Program Advances Equality, Belonging

Campus Life

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

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A nice day for band practice. #pepband #college #band #cornell #northcampus

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ILR hosted #Clubfest today. Clubfest provides new students the opportunity to learn about ILR student organizations from ILR student leaders and how to get involved. #cornell2026 #ilrschool #firstyearfriday

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David Moore Jr. ’22 said he realized through his participation in Cornell’s Intergroup Dialogue Project how privilege can be used to further equity, question the status quo and challenge others to realize the impact of their words. The project is integral to the new ILR Workplace Inclusion and…

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Congrats, Randi Weingarten ’80, for reelection as president of one of the nation’s most influential unions, American Federation of Teachers. Read the story, link in bio. #ILRie #Cornell #Teach #Labor

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Do you know someone ages 12 to 18 who would enjoy debating? Let them know about the #Cornell International Summer #Debate Camp July 30-Aug. 7, open to students locally and around the world. #ilrschool #summercamp Learn more, link in bio.

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