Teams lose two-and-a-half tons of weight

A team from Facilities Services won the eight-week 'No Excuses' weight-loss contest. Overall, the 767 Cornell staff and faculty who participated in the contest lost a total of 5,110 pounds. (May 31, 2012)

Transportation Services to tow less, 'boot' more

Instead of towing, which can leave a motorist stranded and can cost $100, Transportation Services will use wheel immobilizers, which are less costly to the driver, for some parking violations. (May 31, 2012)

Six trustees elected and six re-elected

The newly elected trustees are Gary S. Davis '76; Peggy J. Koenig '78; Lowell C. McAdam '76; William H. McAleer '73, MBA '75; Barbara G. Novick '82; and Meredith A. Rosenberg '92. (May 30, 2012)

Love blooms in horticultural proposal

A graduate student planted red tulips in the fall; in the spring he took his girlfriend to see them blooming. It said, 'Marry me, Kelly.' She said yes. (May 30, 2012)

Rudy Nazitto '13 earns oncology fellowship in Spain

The human biology, health and society major in Cornell's College of Human Ecology has been awarded an oncology research fellowship at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center. (May 30, 2012)

Edwards named Cornell's chief investment officer

The Cornell Board of Trustees at its meeting May 25 approved the appointment of A.J. Edwards as the university's chief investment officer.

Study finds asking kids 'What would Batman eat?' improves their food choices

A study finds that asking children to consider what superheroes would choose to eat improves the youngsters' food choices.

Reunion 2012 features Michelle Rhee, Bill Nye, Jane Brody

The Class of 1937 looks to set an attendance record for its 75th reunion and Michelle Rhee '92 will deliver the annual Olin Lecture June 8 in Bailey Hall, as part of Reunion 2012 weekend, June 7-10.

Bloomberg delivers humor, history in Convocation address

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. (May 26, 2012)