Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

The Brooks School advances policy knowledge needed to solve the most consequential problems of our time.

[Cornell Chronicle @CornellNews]

Americans of all political stripes believe that ultraprocessed foods are addictive and harmful, and support policies that could strengthen safeguards and hold the food industry accountable. @PublicHealth @CornellCALS @CornellBPP @CornellUCOMM https://t.co/63S5kW0mQo

[Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability @AtkinsonCenter]

💻 Webinar: What messaging actually changes people’s minds about climate change?

📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 2pm EST
📍 Virtual via Zoom: https://t.co/Rr6HgOC87C

[Cornell University @Cornell]

Congratulations to the Cornell University Class of 2026! Welcome to the @CornellAlumni family. #Cornell2026 🐻🎓

[Zarifa Ghafari Bashir @Zarifa_Ghafari]

I am officially a graduate of @CornellBPP.

Today as I reflect on this journey toward my second Master’s degree, I feel deeply grateful, humbled, and hopeful.

At @Cornell, I studied MPA, majoring in Government, Politics, and Policy Studies with a minor in Peace Studies, completed the STML Certificate, and contributed to research and policy projects focused on education, governance, women’s rights, fragile states, and sustainable development.

My heartfelt gratitude to Cornell President Michael I. Kotlikoff, Dean Colleen Barry, Professor Thomas, Professor Michael, and all the faculty members, mentors, and supporters who guided me and became part of this journey and success.

I dedicate this chapter of my life to the memories of my father, General Abdul Wasi Ghafari, who was martyred in 2020 for his service to his country and people.

To my husband, @mbashirw — thank you for being my constant source of strength, love, and support through every challenge.

To my daughter, Lara Bashir — you gave this journey meaning and purpose. Every time I looked at you, I was reminded why this work matters: for your future and for the future of every Afghan girl.

Above all, I dedicate this degree and every achievement connected to it to the women and girls of Afghanistan — especially every Afghan girl who dreams of going to school or university despite barriers, fear, and injustice: This achievement belongs to you.

#TheNewBeginning

[Cornell Chronicle @CornellNews]

Amid concern about democratic backsliding globally, the new @Cornell Center on Democracy will mobilize scholars to strengthen democracy through rigorous research, education and public engagement. @CornellCAS @CornellBPP @CornellLaw https://t.co/26lByMc3RZ

[Sayidcali I Ahmed @calisayd]

Yesterday, I graduated from Cornell University with a Masters of MPA in Economics & Finance Policy with a special qualification in Infrastructure, Policy, Finance & Management (IPFM). Couldn't have done this without my family, friends, mentors & professors #Cornell #Somaliland

[Cornell University @Cornell]

Cornell has launched the Cornell Center on Democracy to mobilize leading scholars to strengthen democracy through rigorous research, education, and public engagement.

Rooted in Cornell’s land‑grant mission to serve the public good, the center aims to advance practical, objective and globally relevant ideas to improve democratic institutions and practices across the U.S. and abroad.

The leaders of @CornellCAS, @CornellBPP, and @CornellLaw founded the center based on a shared belief: that democracy requires constant renewal – fresh ideas, adaptive institutions, and citizens equipped to participate thoughtfully and effectively.

Rachel Beatty Riedl, a professor in the Brooks School and the Department of Government in the Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences, will serve as the Peggy J. Koenig ’78 director of the Cornell Center on Democracy.

Read more: https://t.co/SNpjvsrgGm

[David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement @CornellEinhorn]

Ariela Asllani ’26 from @CornellBPP is turning lived experience into impact, earning the JFK Memorial Award for her work in migration and public service 🌍🎓

Read more: https://t.co/Ubm8xLkztv

[Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy @HorowitzFdn]

Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients!

You can view the full list of recipients and their projects here: https://t.co/OSwNCypeYc

[Cornell Center for Health Equity @CornellCHEQ]

The 2026 Research Symposium has started @Cornell with our first speakers @GenMeredith @MonikaSafford @KoretzkyGary @HeartBobH Robert Lawlis, Lara Parilla, Michael Kotlikoff

“Nothing About Us Without Us: Advancing Health Equity Through Community Partnership”

[Cornell Chronicle @CornellNews]

You are heard. No, really: A new statistical analysis from @pete_enns of @CornellCAS and @CornellBPP contradicts a widespread conclusion that government policy disregards the opinions of the median voter. @SociologicalSci https://t.co/dksxbFEMg4

[Health Affairs @Health_Affairs]

In the latest Cornell Health Policy Insight Panel survey, a majority of respondents said that hospital acquisitions by PE firms had negative effects on quality and spending, but opinion was mixed regarding effects on access and financial stability. | Forefront

Robert Tyler Braun, et al. | @WeillCornell, @CornellBPP

https://t.co/cdM7iCtp3d

[Global Cornell @GlobalCornell]

New findings from a Global Hubs collaboration: Students who participate in "collaborative hybrid international learning demonstrate greater gains in cultural humility, civic responsibility, and critical reflection compared to collaborative online international learning students."

[Olle Hammar @ollehammar]

🤩 We're also very honored to have the following three keynote speakers:
👉 @jhaushofer, Professor @CornellEcon and @CornellBPP
👉 Rohini Somanathan, Professor @DelhiSchoolOfEC
👉 @HjortJ, Professor @ucl and @UniOslo

[Cornell Research & Innovation @CornellRsrch]

How do major climate policies shape daily life? @leahstokes will visit @Cornell to explore the story behind the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for energy, jobs, and climate.

Read more: https://t.co/KVUVlzzv1A

@CornellCCSS @CornellBPP @AtkinsonCenter @cornellilr

[Cornell Chronicle @CornellNews]

Climate policy scholar @leahstokes will examine the political negotiations and personal stories behind the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in the annual Distinguished Lecture in the Social Sciences, April 23. @CornellCCSS @CornellRsrch @CornellBPP https://t.co/RIAylNk9SP

[Cornell Chronicle @CornellNews]

Laura Chinchilla (@Laura_Ch), ex-president of Costa Rica, warned @Cornell students that democracy is undergoing a “great reversal,” citing rising authoritarianism, weakening elections and declining public trust in democratic institutions. @CornellBPP https://t.co/n0jO8Y9eyB

[Cornell University @Cornell]

Spring arrives at Cornell: Flowers blooming, Big Red studying under the sun. 🌸

The same daffodils that mark the end of winter now frame outdoor study sessions and startup brainstorms. Growth cycles aren't just botanical.

[Weill Cornell Medicine Population Health Sciences @WCMPopHealthSci]

We’re excited to share that @WCMpeds, the Cornell Health Policy Center (@CornellBPP), and @AriadneLabs are launching the Era of the Child Initiative, which supports the design and implementation of effective policies to improve US children’s health: https://t.co/9HAOlvEZPg

[Cornell Chronicle @CornellNews]

Heading to @UniofOxford: The family and community of @CornellBPP student Ariela Asllani ’26 inspired her work advocating for refugees and migrants. She will study refugee and forced migration as a Keasbey Scholar. https://t.co/66q7x093sx