The campus's emergency alert systems underwent a full-scale test April 30 that was 'three-quarters successful,' according to Cornell officials. Another round of tests is slated for May 28. (May 22, 2008)
Frederick Ahl, Cornell professor of classics and comparative literature, has published a new translation of the 'Aeneid' for Oxford University Press, in an effort that rivals Virgil's. (May 22, 2008)
Cornell trustee Martin Tang '70 has made a gift to create the Martin Y. Tang International Scholarship Challenge. The goal is to create 12 scholarship endowments of $1 million each. (May 22, 2008)
Cornell fiber scientist Juan Hinestroza is working with the U.S. government to create fabrics made of functional nanofibers that would decompose toxic industrial chemicals into harmless byproducts. (May 22, 2008)
Cornell Chronicle, Chronicle Online and photographer Lindsay France have received national awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (May 22, 2008)
More than 1,000 mourners paid their respects to the late Stephen H. Weiss '57, chairman emeritus of the Cornell Board of Trustees, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, May 20. (May 21, 2008)
TranquiliTea, a student-developed tea with health and beauty characteristics, is vying for the national title in the Student Food Product Development competition, June 28-July 1 in New Orleans. (May 21, 2008)