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The Future of CIPA: Dean Mathios Shares His Vision for Cornell’s New Policy School

May 20, 2013

The Future of CIPA: Dean Mathios Shares His Vision for Cornell’s New Policy School

...the word merger is not the correct way to convey what is being discussed. The goal would be to... read more

My Research Fellowship in Tanzania with The Nature Conservancy

May 20, 2013

My Research Fellowship in Tanzania with The Nature Conservancy

Participating in more than 45 community meetings, I also explored how Maasai traditional... read more

Domestic CIPA Capstone Tackles Local Ithaca Issues

May 19, 2013

Domestic CIPA Capstone Tackles Local Ithaca Issues

Over the course of the 2012-13 academic year, Fellows enrolled in CIPA’s Domestic Capstone courses... read more

Panama president to students: 'Fight another round'

April 18, 2013

Panama president to students: 'Fight another round'

President of the Republic of Panama Ricardo Martinelli experienced a life-changing event while... read more

Panama President Ricardo Martinelli to discuss ‘Development in Panama’ April 11

April 4, 2013

Panama President Ricardo Martinelli to discuss ‘Development in Panama’ April 11

Ricardo Martinelli, president of the Republic of Panama, will discuss the economy and culture of... read more

CIPA Alum Melissa DeRosa '09 Named Director of Communication by NY Gov. Cuomo

March 19, 2013

CIPA Alum Melissa DeRosa '09 Named Director of Communication by NY Gov. Cuomo

Melissa DeRosa, is Mr. Schneiderman’s acting chief of staff. She will start her new position on... read more

CIPA Fellow Audrey Baker ’15 Works to Bring Local Foods to Schools

March 19, 2013

CIPA Fellow Audrey Baker ’15 Works to Bring Local Foods to Schools

Ithaca-area children soon will be eating organic greens, winter squash and green beans grown just a... read more

Kristin Szczepaniec ’13 Remains Involved in Teach for America after Serving in Laguna Pueblo

March 6, 2013

Kristin Szczepaniec ’13 Remains Involved in Teach for America after Serving in Laguna Pueblo

Today I’m part of Teach For America’s Native Achievement Initiative Council. I had the incredible... read more

London’s newspaper, The Observer, features SRI Research by Professor Norman Uphoff – “ India’s Rice Revolution”

February 21, 2013

London’s newspaper, The Observer, features SRI Research by Professor Norman Uphoff – “ India’s Rice Revolution”

"Agriculture in the 21st century must be practiced differently. Land and water resources are... read more

Professor Geddes Delivers Postal Service Fix to Senate Committee

February 15, 2013

Professor Geddes Delivers Postal Service Fix to Senate Committee

The U.S. Postal Service is in the midst of a major fiscal crisis, losing $17,361 every minute, or... read more

John Mathiason to Serve on Advisory Panel for London-based European Bank

February 14, 2013

John Mathiason to Serve on Advisory Panel for London-based European Bank

John Mathiason, Visiting Lecturer at the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA), has been... read more

CIPA Alum Harvey Scott ‘05 Named Utah Trade Director

January 19, 2013

CIPA Alum Harvey Scott ‘05 Named Utah Trade Director

SALT LAKE CITY – The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has announced that Harvey Scott has... read more

Capstone Fellows help Untangle Collegetown Parking

January 2, 2013

Capstone Fellows help Untangle Collegetown Parking

Parking in Collegetown may get a little easier, thanks to 22 Cornell Institute for Public Affairs... read more

Capstone Class Releases Collegetown Parking Study

December 11, 2012

Capstone Class Releases Collegetown Parking Study

Earlier this year, the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs’ (CIPA) Domestic Capstone class was... read more

Joe Grasso Brings Nonprofit Management Expertise to CIPA

December 3, 2012

Joe Grasso Brings Nonprofit Management Expertise to CIPA

Joe Grasso, Associate Dean of Finance, Administration and Corporate Relations in the ILR School,... read more

Global ICMA Student Organization Promotes Local Governance

December 2, 2012

Global ICMA Student Organization Promotes Local Governance

Fellows spend their time at CIPA learning how to make a difference in the world at all levels of... read more

2012 Intern Photo Contest

December 1, 2012

2012 Intern Photo Contest

Last May, CIPA Fellows ventured to locations around the world to complete their summer internships.... read more