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)

Engineering launches leadership program

The College of Engineering is launching a new undergraduate leadership program with a recent gift of $700,000 from an alumnus. Erica Dawson, Ph.D. '04, will be the program's first director. (April 23, 2012)

William Dichtel receives Cottrell Scholar Award

William Dichtel, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology, has received a Cottrell Scholar Award. (April 23, 2012)

Fashion talent on display at April 28 runway show

The 28th annual Cornell Fashion Collective runway show, is set for Saturday, April 28, 7-9 p.m., at Barton Hall. Some 3,000 attendees are expected. (April 23, 2012)

Dance concert to feature original student, faculty work

The Mini-Locally Grown Dance Festival, May 3, 5 and 6 at the Schwartz Center, will feature a variety of styles and influences among its choreographers. (April 23, 2012)

Students organize April 28 'Radical Maneuvers' conference

'Radical Maneuvers: Discourses of the New,' a conference organized by the Undergraduate Comparative Literature Association, will be held April 28. (April 23, 2012)

Cornell's ORIE selected as UPS prize finalist

The School of Operations Research and Information Engineering master's program was recognized for excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of analytics and operations research. (April 23, 2012)

Scientists celebrate beauty of light with bubbles, fireflies

A host of Cornell scientists participated in LUX, a light, art and nature exhibition with speakers April 21 in Milstein Hall auditorium. (April 23, 2012)

Ron Paul claims 'big brother government' is eroding rights

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul rallies supporters April 19 in a filled-to-capacity Lynah Rink in advance of the New York Republican Primary. (April 20, 2012)