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In the largest one-time gift commitment in the history of the ILR School, Edwin “Ed” Baum ’81 and his wife, Holly Wallace, will establish the Baum and Wallace Family High Road Endowment. The foundational gift will fund stipends, subsidize housing and provide robust program support for High Road New York City.
Immigration Research Shapes Labor and Employment
Immigrant workers contribute to the economy and society of the United States, yet even “documented” immigrant workers face precarious working conditions.
Researchers across the ILR School examine how immigration status intersects with race, gender, national origin and the local political context to shape worker outcomes.
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Claire Daviss joined the ILR faculty in fall 2025 as an assistant professor in the Department of Organizational Behavior. She hopes her research into how workplaces contribute to inequality will lead to real-world solutions.
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The Martin P. Catherwood Library is the most comprehensive resource on labor and employment in North America, offering expert research support through reference services, instruction, online guides and access to premier collections.
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Last month, @ilrgradprograms students graduated from the EMHRM (Executive Master’s in HR Management) program! 🎓 We’ve loved getting to know you over the course of these past 15 months, and wish you all the best on your future endeavors. Congratulations, EMHRM Class of 2026! 👏
When Kiran Abraham-Aggarwal ’25 began his studies at the ILR School, he assumed it would lead to a career in economic development or perhaps law. But then, in his sophomore year, he attended his parents’ @weillcornell class reunion, which included the opportunity to view an anatomy lab cadaver of a…
Earlier this summer, High Road Buffalo fellows wrapped up their internships with presentations at The Burchfield Penney Art Center (@burchfieldpenney), sharing the work they did throughout the two months of engaged learning. Congrats to all the fellows, and thank you to all the program partners…
