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Sophomore biology major Ava Remoll said NIH funding helps the college support events where students can get experience in scientific work like the Department of Biology’s annual undergraduate research conference.

Faculty and student researchers reflect on federal scientific research cuts

By Angel Pandey, Contributing Writer • March 19, 2025
Driven by federal efforts to reduce government spending, cuts to federal research funding from the National Institute of Health and for the National Science Foundation have impacted faculty and student researchers. Some researchers at Ithaca College said this could limit opportunities for practical research, disrupt ongoing projects and potentially discourage future scientists from entering the field.
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met March 17 to discuss the college’s financial future with Tim Downs, chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration.

SGC hears about college’s financial future and DOE investigation

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor • March 19, 2025

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met March 17 to discuss the college’s financial future with Tim Downs, chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration. The council...

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in a March 14 press release that it will be investigating over 50 colleges and universities across the country, including Ithaca College, for alleged racial discrimination.

IC among six schools under investigation for alleged impermissible race-based scholarships

By Eamon Corbo and Kaeleigh Banda • March 14, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in a March 14 press release that it will be investigating over 50 colleges and universities across the country, including Ithaca College, for alleged racial discrimination.
On March 12, union bus drivers and mechanics at Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2300, voted 84% in favor of authorizing a strike if it is needed in their current contract negotiation process.

TCAT union bus drivers and mechanics approve strike authorization

By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor • March 14, 2025
On March 12, union bus drivers and mechanics at Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2300, voted 84% in favor of authorizing a strike if it is needed in their current contract negotiation process.
Ithaca City School District is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights after the Equal Protection Project filed a complaint against ICSD for allegedly intentionally excluding white students from a DEI event.

Ithaca City School District under investigation for diversity event

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • March 5, 2025
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration, which has led to threats of federal funding cuts and restricted programming for educational institutions across the United States. The Ithaca City School District is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights after the Equal Protection Project filed a complaint against ICSD for allegedly intentionally excluding white students from a DEI event.
Beginning in Fall 2025, all incoming first-year students will pick a themed residential community to live in with other students with similar interests. There will be 11 themes to choose from, including Sustainability Central, Study Sanctuary, Naturally Adventurous and one for the LGBTQ+ community called Lavender Living.

First-year students to be required to live in new themed living communities

By Trey Nitza, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
In the 2025-26 academic year, residential life will see a significant change. All incoming first-year students will be put into themed living units to foster more community between students in residence halls.
The plans for the track were shared Feb. 3, showing a multipurpose facility to be built on Yavits Field next to Lot N. Clark Companies will begin construction in April.

IC to build new outdoor track facility

By Jacob Gelman, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2025

Ithaca College announced a new outdoor track after receiving funds from anonymous donors. The eight-lane, 400-meter track is scheduled to be finished by September 2025 and is projected to cost an estimated...

Luke Keller, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and member of Presidential Working Group on AI, said the working group had many discussions about how the college can be conscious of the environmental impact of AI and be able to recognize when AI use violates the college’s core values.

AI working group visits Faculty Council

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor • March 5, 2025
The Ithaca College Faculty Council met March 4 to discuss the use of artificial intelligence at the college with the Presidential Working Group on AI.
Rakin "Rock" Hall, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, met with SGC on March 3 to discuss plans to increase enrollment.

SGC discusses plans to increase enrollment and potential cuts to the Department of Education

By Aela Shaw, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Rakin “Rock” Hall, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, met with the Ithaca College Student Governance Council at its March 3 meeting to discuss the college’s plans to increase future enrollment.
Steve TenEyck has been selected as the new dean for the Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. He began his new position at the college March 1.

Ithaca College announces new dean for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor • March 4, 2025
Steve TenEyck has been selected as the new dean for the Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. He began his new position at the college March 1.
Public Safety Logs 2/17-2/23

Public Safety Logs 2/17-2/23

March 3, 2025

Feb. 17  MEDICAL ASSISTANCE / ILLNESS RELATED  LOCATION: Terrace 9  SUMMARY: Caller reported abdomen pain and vomiting. Patrol Officer Jack Nelson responded. The person was transported to the...

Public Safety Logs 2/10-2/16

Public Safety Logs 2/10-2/16

March 3, 2025

Feb. 10 SCC IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL/DRUGS LOCATION: Holmes Hall / 288 Lyceum Drive SUMMARY: A caller reported a person having difficulty breathing and possibly an allergic reaction. Sergeant...

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