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Freedom of Expression Debates Reflect Civil Discourse

Four events and several contentious issues later, the series modeled meaningful exchange, says Senior Associate Dean Ariel Avgar.
Daniel Obaseki argues to affirm freedom of speech at the finale of a four-debate sequence led by the ILR School this semester as part of Cornell’s Freedom of Expression Theme Year.
Freedom of Expression Debates Reflect Civil Discourse

ILRie Interns With U.S. District Court Judge

Alex Herazy ’25 spent a semester interning with U.S. District Court Judge Richard Berman as part of a credit internship
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ILRie Interns With U.S. District Court Judge

Students to discuss navigating identities abroad

Cornell Chronicle
For Eva Telesca ’25, studying abroad in Zambia over winter break was a transformative experience. Learning about Zambia’s political history and engaging in learning outside of the classroom setting provided options for a new form of academic rigor.
Students as SAIPAR in Zambia
Students to discuss navigating identities abroad

Students Debate Free Speech in the Workplace

Cornell Chronicle
The first in a series of three debates supporting Cornell’s Freedom of Expression Theme Year was held on January 31.
Abigel Manaye, A&S ’24 (standing) argues the opposition side of the debate, “Speechless: Should Union Organizers Have Free Speech Rights in the Workplace?,” held Wednesday in Ives Hall. Other participants (sitting, left to right) were ILRies Margot Treadwell ’24, Amalia Schneider ’24, and Ram Orfanel, A&S ’23.
Students Debate Free Speech in the Workplace

NYC High Road Profile: Bryanne Sarfo '26

Bryanne Sarfo ’26, a 2023 High Road fellow, channeled her passion for people and community engagement into work on policy and legislation in New York City this summer. This is her Cornell Story.
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NYC High Road Profile: Bryanne Sarfo '26

Inaugural High Road Fellowship Cools Down in NYC

Convening one final time to reflect on their High Road experience, the fellows were joined by those who made the pilot NYC fellowship possible - program sponsors, work colleagues, ILR staff, Friday speakers, alumni, and even the city itself. 
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Inaugural High Road Fellowship Cools Down in NYC

Welcome 2023 Buffalo High Road and Democracy Summer Fellows!

This summer marks the 15th year of the High Road Fellowships and the 5th year for the Democracy Summer Fellowships in Buffalo, NY.
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Welcome 2023 Buffalo High Road and Democracy Summer Fellows!

Vietnam Engaged Learning Program Fosters International Collaboration

Grace Kwon '24 discusses what it was like participating in the Scheinman Institute's partnership with Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in January 2023.
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Vietnam Engaged Learning Program Fosters International Collaboration