Henley, Sethna named outstanding referees by American Physical Society

The American Physical Society has recognized Chris Henley and James Sethna, both professors of physics, as 'outstanding referees' of peer-reviewed research. (March 6, 2012)

Vet student uses 'Project Runway' designers to help save threatened species

Gabby Wagner, a vet student, has launched a yearlong campaign to raise awareness and money for endangered species, using high fashion as a hook.

Skorton wins national award for advocacy with government officials

Cornell University President David Skorton has been honored with a national award for his work with government officials on behalf of state and land-grant universities. (March 2, 2012)

Interested in serving as a trustee or Employee Assembly member?

Election materials are now available for staff members interested in running for the two-year term position as employee trustee or for one of seven open seats on the Employee Assembly for 2012-13. (March 1, 2012)

Five undergrads win Nielsen Case Competition

Five Cornell undergraduates won the 2012 Nielsen Case Competition in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 24. The competition required teams to solve a real-world business challenge faced by Nielsen.

Kraft Foods Chairman, CEO Irene Rosenfeld to deliver Hatfield lecture

Cornell alumna Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods, will discuss growth in turbulent times as the 30th Hatfield lecturer, March 7 in Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall.

Ulric Neisser, a founder of cognitive psychology, dies at 83

A memorial service for Ulric Neisser, professor emeritus of psychology and a founder of cognitive psychology, will be held April 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Sage Chapel.

Six firms shortlisted for design of tech campus building

Cornell University announced today the shortlist of six renowned architectural firms for the planned CornellNYC Tech campus's core academic building on Roosevelt Island. (Feb. 27, 2012)

Committee seeks input on proposed academic calendar

An ad hoc committee is seeking feedback from the Cornell community on its proposed changes to the academic calendar.