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'America's Best Colleges?' Who says so?

U.S. News takes into account endowment per student and alumni donations, among other factors. Are variables like these representative of the experiences that we have while we're on East Hill? (April 11, 2008)

'Guess who's coming to dinner? My professor!'

Faculty-student relationships are at the heart of the West Campus House System, where residents frequently interact with house fellows, and Far Above ... The Campaign for Cornell makes it possible. (April 11, 2008)

Call for Slope Day 2008 volunteers

Volunteers for Slope Day, May 2, are needed to help make the last day of classes safe, relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. (April 11, 2008)

Biography of professor emeritus Bob Lorenzen is presented to Cornell Library

Margaret Brownell Lorenzen presented two copies of 'A Life to Remember: The Life of Robert Theodore Lorenzen,' a biography she wrote about her husband, a Cornell professor emeritus. (April 11, 2008)

Questions and answers about long-term care

As announced in last week's paper, a special open enrollment period for long-term care and life insurance and for a new pet insurance program will be held April 21-May 2. (April 11, 2008)

Three Cornell undergrads win Udall scholarships, and two earn Goldwaters

Juniors Jessie Comba, Katherine McEachern and Ryan Walter have won 2007-09 Morris K. Udall Scholarship. Sophomore Parbir Grewal and junior Anna Owczarczyk have received Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. (April 10, 2008)

Persistent poverty is focus of latest Institute for the Social Sciences theme project

'Persistent Poverty and Upward Mobility' will look at comparative research on why some people remain poor for long periods of time while others manage to escape poverty.

Harrowing tale of exoneration from death row emphasizes need for criminal justice reform

Kirk Noble Bloodsworth sported a blue silk necktie with a DNA model during two talks at Cornell Law School, April 1. The tie is far more than window dressing: It symbolizes the key to his freedom. (April 10, 2008)

Ted Lowi honored with prestigious Madison award

Ted Lowi will receive the American Political Science Association's 2008 James Madison Award, which recognizes a career of scholarly excellence. It is one of the highest accolades of the profession. (April 10, 2008)

Cornell online videos for pet owners and veterinarians are being viewed around the world

The Partners in Animal Health Web site offers free, state-of-the-art videos with 3-D animations on such topics as basic pet care, diabetes management and cancer in pets.

Former Lab of Ornithology artist-in-residence writes climate-change book for children

Lynne Cherry has published 'How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate: Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warming,' which was influenced by her stay at Cornell.

Community college development director Barbara Viniar to lead Chesapeake College

Viniar has served as executive director of Cornell/State University of New York Institute for Community College Development since July 2003. (April 10, 2008)