Light for Africa wins Big Idea competition

Eight teams of Cornell undergraduates are preparing for their presentations to win this year's Big Idea competition, proposals for businesses and nonprofits. (April 11, 2012)

Alexander, an 'accidental entrepreneur,' credits Cornell for much of his success

John Alexander '74, MBA '76, 2012 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year, reflected on his career as founder of CBORD group and philanthropy at April 19 celebration. (April 23, 2012)

Hotel School to honor Tisch family, Four Seasons CEO

The School of Hotel Administration will honor the Tisch family and Kathleen Taylor, CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards gala in June. (April 18, 2012)

Global Scholars program to recognize international study

The ILR School's new Global Scholars program will offer students opportunities to study and intern abroad, in keeping with a new international push by President Skorton. (April 17, 2012)

Hotel Ezra Cornell shows off students' hospitality skills

Hotel Ezra Cornell presents students with hands-on learning all year long as they plan every aspect of this hospitality industry conference, from flowers and floor plans to guest speakers. (April 17, 2012)

Union leader: Labor, education key to national prosperity

American Federation of Teachers leader Randi Weingarten '80 said on campus that unions offer best hope of restoring middle class. (April 17, 2012)

Transformative $11M gift will elevate real estate program to 'pinnacle of the field'

Cornell's Program in Real Estate has received an $11 million gift from Lisa and Richard Baker '88. The gift will more than triple the program's current endowment. (April 12, 2012)

Aaron Holiday, MBA '12, is Kauffman fellow finalist

As one of 30 Kauffman fellow finalists selected this year, Aaron Holiday, MBA '12, will aim to work for two years for a leading venture capital firm. (April 11, 2012)

Aetna CEO: Technology can improve health care system

Mark Bertolini, MBA '84, chairman, CEO and president of Aetna Inc., said technology was key to making the health care system easier to use and affordable in the 2012 Durland Lecture April 5. (April 11, 2012)