High Road NYC Fellows Head Home, But Roots Remain

The second year of High Road NYC ended in late July. Final presentations from 24 fellows brought together their mentors, colleagues, community members, and just about anyone who had made it yet another fruitful summer for the ILR students.
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High Road NYC Fellows Head Home, But Roots Remain

Why Are Direct Care Workers So Crucial and What Can Be Done to Improve their Working Conditions?

Guest contributor Kiran Abraham-Aggarwal, ILR '25, discusses direct care workers--the challenges they face, how their working conditions relate to patient outcomes, and possible ways forward.
Photo of a home healthcare worker administering medication to a woman who is seated and eating.
Why Are Direct Care Workers So Crucial and What Can Be Done to Improve their Working Conditions?

NY at Work Report: Cost of Living Most Critical Issue

Cornell Chronicle
Drawing on expertise, research-based data and policy analysis on a range of issues affecting the state’s workers, unions, communities and employers, the fourth annual New York at Work report is intended to serve as an informative, accessible and relevant resource for policymakers and the public.
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NY at Work Report: Cost of Living Most Critical Issue

Neurodiversity and Employment: Podcast Features Bruyère

Neurodiversity in the workplace is the topic of a Cornell Keynotes podcast episode with Susanne Bruyère from the Yang-Tan Institute.
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Neurodiversity and Employment: Podcast Features Bruyère

Ithaca Sculptures to Honor Women Who Drove Social Justice

Cornell Chronicle
A sculpture depicting Frances Perkins, who taught at ILR from 1957-65, will be unveiled Aug. 17 in downtown Ithaca.
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Ithaca Sculptures to Honor Women Who Drove Social Justice

And Life Goes On For High Road NYC

The New York City High Road Fellows are lucky. People show up for them in every direction–a testament to the ILR community, the organizations they’re working with, and, it seems, humankind in general.
Icema Castle, Mark Freedenberg, Swati Sheth, Adriana Vink
And Life Goes On For High Road NYC

A Power Switch: ILR Buffalo Co-Lab and Partnership for the Public Good Host National Conference

Over 240+ attendees gathered in Buffalo energized around progressive and equitable change.
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A Power Switch: ILR Buffalo Co-Lab and Partnership for the Public Good Host National Conference

WIDE Student Fellows Expand Their Understanding of DEI

Workplace Inclusion and Diversity Education fellows learn about the theory of diversity, equity and inclusion in classes, then practice it in internships.
Shruthisri “Sri” Ravisankar ’25, Stephen Kim, and Samira Islam
WIDE Student Fellows Expand Their Understanding of DEI

Understanding Child Care in New York State

In this explainer, Buffalo Co-lab's Steve Peraza breaks down the child care crisis in New York State and offers an innovative solution.
Steve Peraza holding a sign that says "Childcare is a right #universal."
Understanding Child Care in New York State