Cornell's Survey Research Institute turns 20

Celebrating its 20th year, Cornell's Survey Research Institute continues to further its mission of collecting quality data for research projects at the state, national and global levels.

Cornell once again a top Peace Corps volunteer producer

The Peace Corps announced Feb 18 that Cornell University ranked No. 4 among medium-sized schools on the agency’s 2016 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.

Cornellians illuminate world's scientific strides

A platoon of Cornell faculty contributed to the mix of eminent global researchers at the 2016 meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C.

Undocumented students with DACA status to be eligible for more financial aid

Starting in fall 2016, undocumented undergraduate students who hold Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival status granted by the federal government will be considered by Cornell as domestic students for admissions and financial aid.

Conference highlights work in Latin American studies

The Latin American Studies Program holds its inaugural Cornell conference Friday, Feb. 19, with more than 30 research topics and projects presented by faculty, staff and students.

Kaushik Basu's immersion in Indian politics

Economist and Cornell professor Kaushik Basu drew a large crowd Feb. 4 who came to hear of his experiences as chief economic adviser to the government of India from 2009 to 2012.

Nuclear weapons pose greater threat than climate change

Ira Helfand, co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility and a 1985 Nobel Peace Prize winner, spoke against nuclear weapons on campus Feb. 8 and said the U.S. and Russia are "rogue states."

Feb. 26 symposium to explore oil's impact on humanity

A Feb. 26 symposium, "Oil and the Human: Views from the East and South," will consider the relationship of oil with everyday life, politics and art across Africa, Latin America, Russia and East Asia.

Chorus, Glee Club realize dream of Latin American tour

During their three-week winter break tour, the Cornell Chorus and Glee Club traveled through Guatemala and Mexico, where they they filled churches, sang at orphanages and made a studio recording.