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State comptroller and Cornell help local governments through economic crisis

N.Y. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli kicked off a workshop of the Local Government Leadership Institute on campus, Aug. 13, aimed at helping local governments deliver services at a lower cost to their constituents. (Aug. 18, 2009)

TC3 to teach English-language skills to Cornell's international students

In a new agreement with Cornell, Tompkins Cortland Community College will provide English language instruction on Cornell's campus to international students as needed. (Aug. 18, 2009)

Avoid driving on campus on move-in day, Aug. 21

Cornell traffic officials strongly recommend that faculty and staff members avoid driving on campus, if possible, Aug. 21, which is move-in day for 3,500 new students.

Cornell's solar house ready for test run at state fair

After several months of construction, engineering and design work, Cornell's 2009 Solar Decathlon house will debut to the public Aug. 27 at the Great New York State Fair. (Aug. 17, 2009)

'Cornell dots' make the world's tiniest laser

Researchers have modified nanoparticles known as 'Cornell dots' to make the world's smallest laser - so small it could be incorporated into microchips to serve as a light source for photonic circuits. (Aug. 17, 2009)

Forbes ranks Johnson School No. 7 for return on investment

Based on the return on investment in an MBA degree, Forbes magazine has ranked Cornell's Johnson School No. 7 in the nation. (Aug. 17, 2009)

Some mice stem cells divide in unexpected ways, study says

Using new genetic tools, Cornell researchers have found that some stem cells in mice behave dramatically different than in fruit flies, where most of the pioneering stem cell work has been conducted. (Aug. 14, 2009)

Cancer drugs' skyrocketing costs are worth the price, Cornell report finds

The cost of colorectal cancer drugs has skyrocketed in recent years, but a Cornell study finds that when you consider improved longevity and quality of life, the price is worth it. (Aug. 14, 2009)

Skorton tours Africa to build and strengthen partnerships

In July President David Skorton visited Ethiopia to congratulate graduates of the inaugural class of Cornell's MPS degree program in international agriculture and rural development at Bahir Dar University. (Aug. 14, 2009)

Things to do, Aug. 14-21

Events at Cornell this week include a field day for organic farm research, a library orientation for newcomers to the United States, and networking for astronomy grad students. (Aug. 14, 2009)

Champion mare's legacy lives on with birth of filly

Cornell researchers collaborated with Texas veterinarians to successfully extract and ship eggs of a deceased mare for remote fertilization and implantation in a surrogate horse. (Aug. 12, 2009)

Empire Farm Days boasts new crops, markets and methods

The 76th annual Empire Farm Days, the largest outdoor agricultural fair in the Northeast, Aug. 11-13, in Seneca Falls, N.Y., featured 600 exhibits of agricultural technology and products. (Aug. 12, 2009)