Atkinson's Academic Venture Fund awards $1.8M to 15 projects

The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future's Academic Venture Fund awarded $1.8 million in 2017, with 15 grants to seed novel approaches to some of the world's greatest sustainability challenges.

First Posse graduates reflect on their journeys

On the day before graduation, Posse staff from Cornell's program as well as leaders from the national Posse office gathered to honor the graduates and wish them well.

Warrior-Scholar Project veterans are Cornell-ready

The Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), which helps veterans transition from a military to academic environment through one week of classes at a college or university, will be offered at Cornell for the third year this summer, July 23-30.

Seeds and knowledge shared at 'Planting Moon' gathering

Cornell researchers and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) growers discussed indigenous knowledge and traditional agricultural practices at a symposium at Cornell Botanic Gardens.

Seven first-generation graduates join Teach For America

Teach For America has accepted 33 Cornellians into its roster of teachers beginning this fall, seven of whom are first-generation graduates. Ava Ramsundar '17 and Travis Ghirdharie '17 explain why they were interested in the program.

Diaz's study of art collective journeys into Chicano/a culture

In a new book, assistant professor Ella Maria Diaz explores the Royal Chicano Air Force collective, from its murals in Sacramento, California to texts, cultural engagement, education and activism.

Mellon Mays fellows share research at Cornell conference

Cornell hosted students from five universities for the annual Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference April 21-22 on campus.

Critique, compassion are 'Side by Side' in Biennial artist's work

"Side by Side," artist Pepón Osorio's Cornell Council for the Arts Biennial installation in Rand Hall, depicts one local family in the context of empathy as a point of contact within social systems.

Grad students offer diverse suppliers a better shot at growth

Big Red Consulting student teams presented their ideas for helping Cornell suppliers who are women, minorities or veterans grow their businesses.