Cornell joins national effort to expand college access

Cornell will contribute to President Barack Obama's continuing commitments to help low-income, first-generation and underrepresented students prepare for and complete college.

Latino students' role in the '69 Straight takeover

Ileana Durand ’72, a former student of Puerto Rican origin, recounted the role of Latino students in the 1969 takeover of Willard Straight Hall in a campus talk Nov. 20.

Cornell launches new program to address sexual assault

A new program for Cornell faculty and staff, “Building a Culture of Respect: Responding to Sexual Violence, Harassment and Discrimination,” is now online.

Officials talk 'reasonable suspicion' in Ferguson forum

The Africana Studies and Research Center held its second forum on issues arising from death of Michael Brown’s death Nov. 17. The event focused on law enforcement, training and policies.

Michael Brown case is subject of 'Forum on Ferguson II'

A Forum on Ferguson II will be held Monday, Nov. 17, on campus to discuss the the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

On Veterans Day, admiral talks WASPs and women heroes

Michelle J. Howard, 38th vice chief of naval operations, delivered the keynote address at a celebration of Cornell’s veterans and military personnel on Nov. 11.

Activist discusses anti-Islamophobia work

Donna Nevel, a Jewish-American anti-Islamophobia activist in New York City, discussed her work in a campus talk Nov. 6.

New protocols aim to ensure diverse hiring pool for faculty

The university is implementing new search accountability oversight measures to ensure that every search attracts a diverse pool of candidates. The measures are part of a multilayered strategy for supporting faculty recruitment and retention.

Veterans are part of Cornell's diversity

Veterans are an important community at Cornell, and the university reaches out to support them in their transition to campus life.