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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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Every ILRie Has a Story

Alumna Tricia Turley Brandenburg '99 created her own learning and career opportunities through sports and now advocates for college student-athletes. 

 

 

Tricia Brandenburg ’99 poses with the Commander-in-Chief Trophy in the East Room of the White House in May of 2024. The trophy is given annually to the winner of the college football series between Army West Point, Navy and Air Force.
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ILR School Events

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Working Together: Advancing Disability Inclusion in NYS Workplaces

In-person, day-long conference for disability service providers, transition educators, policymakers, businesses, and self-advocates.
In-person conference, called Working Together: Advancing Disability Inclusion in NYS Workplaces
Working Together: Advancing Disability Inclusion in NYS Workplaces

What Is a Disability?

Free webinar examines how disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
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What Is a Disability?

The Future of Work and Technology: Matching Jobs to People in the 21st Century

Event Overview The coming years are likely to see substantial changes in the nature of work and in how people find jobs. Over the last two decades, much of the job search and recruitment activity has moved online. In this Keynote, Professors Michèle Belot and Jason Sockin will discuss ongoing research on how digital technologies can be used to improve the process of matching jobs to people. Professor Belot, who leads the Cornell Job Search Lab, develops and evaluates digital tools aimed at forming better matches and navigating structural changes, while Professor Sockin brings expertise in labor economics and the shifting dynamics of work. This session will explore how technology can drive better job matches and address the challenges of a transforming labor market. What You'll Learn The digital tools currently developed to match workers to jobsA look at the potential challenges with using AI in recommendation systemsHow you can participate in ongoing research to evaluate novel digital toolsSpeakers Jason Sockin, Assistant Professor ILR School and Department of Economics, Cornell University Michèle Belot, Professor of Economics ILR School and Department of Economics, Cornell University

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The Future of Work and Technology: Matching Jobs to People in the 21st Century

Yang-Tan Institute: Enhancing equal opportunities for all people with disabilities

The Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability contributes to the development of organizations and communities that welcome the skills and talents of people with disabilities in New York state, the U.S. and abroad. 

YTI informs public policy in many ways, including providing public access to disability data in specific geographic areas.

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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: Forrest Briscoe

Faculty Spotlight

Forrest Briscoe, who joined the ILR faculty in the fall of 2024, is the Maurice and Hinda Neufeld Founders Professor in Industrial and Labor Relations. He teaches and researches organization theory and strategic management.

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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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ILR Hosts ILERA Conference on Transition to Electric Vehicles

The ILR School hosted a two-day ILERA conference that explored labor and the transition to electric vehicles. Organized in part by Ian Greer, Professor Harry Katz and Art Wheaton, the conference and its 35 attendees aimed to develop a global understanding of the EV shift and its consequences for workers.
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ILR Hosts ILERA Conference on Transition to Electric Vehicles

Kheel Center to Celebrate “ILR at 80” During Reunion Weekend Exhibit

An exhibition celebrating the history and evolution of the ILR School, from its founding in 1945 to the present day, will be on display in the Catherwood Library lobby as part of Cornell Reunion Weekend. 
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Kheel Center to Celebrate “ILR at 80” During Reunion Weekend Exhibit

Lord Lauds MS Degree Focus on Research

A strategic campaign planner and organizer with Strippers United, Meagan Stoney Lord M.S. ’25 has found that the ILR School’s MS degree program has given her the tools to conduct the community-focused research that will assist her in the union’s fight for a more just and equitable workspace.
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Lord Lauds MS Degree Focus on Research

Two ILRies Receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

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Alex Herazy ’25 and Shruthisri (Sri) Ravisankar ’24 were honored with the 2025 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Alex Herazy ’25 and Shruthisri (Sri) Ravisankar ’24 received SUNY Chancellor Awards
Two ILRies Receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

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ILR is gearing up for its 80th anniversary, and during this year’s Reunion weekend, you can join us in celebrating this milestone! 🤝 A new exhibit, “A Living Institution: ILR at 80,” will be unveiled on Friday, June 6, celebrating the history and evolution of the ILR School from its founding in…

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Congratulations, ILR Class of 2025! 🎓✨🐻 It may have rained on graduation day, but ILRies always shine. 🌟 You are the future of work, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll do! #Cornell2025

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Day nine of ILR Senior Spotlights: Kathryn McIntyre 🎊

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Day ten of ILR Senior Spotlights: Julia Graziano 💫

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Day eight of ILR Senior Spotlights: Noah Diamond 👏

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Day seven of ILR Senior Spotlights: Danielle Donovan 🎉

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