Cornell President David Skorton has been elected chair for a two-year term. The national organization works to advance innovative solutions to U.S. education challenges. (July 10, 2008)
A new DNA study of wood warblers supports the theory that great diversification occurred early on, when there was a lot of 'ecological space' available. (July 9, 2008)
Mann Library has issued an upgrade of the Essential Electronic Agricultural Library, a database of journal articles for the world's poorest countries stored on an external hard drive. (July 9, 2008)
In a new book of essays by higher education leaders, Cornell President David Skorton advises the next president of the United States to use American higher education to help solve world problems. (July 8, 2008)
Cornell lecturer Brian O. Earle spoke July 2 in the first talk in the summer lecture series sponsored by Cornell's School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. (July 8, 2008)
Dean Krafft, a veteran of the computer science department, has been named the first chief technology strategist for Cornell University Library. (July 7, 2008)
Sibley Hall is undergoing renovations this summer and fall to provide full access to people with disabilities. The work includes a wheelchair ramp, two new elevators and six new or upgraded restrooms. (July 3, 2008)
The 'cosmeceutical' TranquiliTea won honorable mention at the Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting in New Orleans, July 1. The cucumber-honeydew melon-flavored tea uses aloe vera as a functional ingredient. (July 3, 2008)
The senator visited Syracuse's City Hall July 2 for an alternative energy forum featuring exhibits by the Cornell University Renewable Bioenergy Initiative and other sustainable energy projects. (July 3, 2008)