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arXiv's next chapter: Updates on our spin out from Cornell University
The preprint repository arXiv officially separates from Cornell University on July 1, 2026, becoming an independent nonprofit entity.
What: After 25 years under Cornell’s administration, arXiv is spinning out to gain operational flexibility. The platform, which recently surpassed 3 million submissions, assures authors and researchers that service will remain free and uninterrupted.
Why it matters: This transition highlights the importance of preserving critical academic infrastructure independent of individual university budgets and governance structures.
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- Preprint: A scholarly paper that is posted to a public server before it has undergone peer review at a formal academic journal.
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arXiv is becoming an independent nonprofit organization on July 1 after being part of Cornell University for the past 25 years.
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