In Honor of an Esteemed Friend, Colleague, and Mentor.

This article is a tribute to Kieran Donaghy, a respected professor and mentor in the field of regional science. Donaghy joined Cornell University in 2007 and made significant contributions to the Department of City and Regional Planning. He served as the Director of Graduate Studies for Regional Science and injected new energy into the program. Donaghy's research focused on topics such as globalization, climate change, and international conflict resolution. He was also known for his mentoring and support of junior scholars. The article includes four papers that represent the breadth of Donaghy's interests and contributions to regional science. [Extracted from the article]