Growing the 'technology ecosystem' of the future in NYC

Provost Kent Fuchs and deans Lance Collins and Daniel Huttenlocher answer questions about why Cornell is the right choice for developing a New York City technology campus.

Emlen wins prestigious Animal Behavior Society award

The Animal Behavior Society bestowed its highest honor on Cornell behavioral ecologist Stephen Emlen July 29 during its 48th annual meeting in Bloomington, Ind. (July 29, 2011)

Shepherd wins award for embodying 'difference between dreaming and achieving'

JoAnn Shepherd '91, winner of the 2011 George Peter Award for Dedicated Service, was recognized for her work with the Office Professionals Program. (July 29, 2011)

Cornell Annual Fund crosses $30 million mark for first time

In the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2011, the Cornell Annual Fund raised $30,086,159, surpassing a long-standing goal of $30 million and setting an all-time record. (July 28, 2011)

Improved online-only Courses of Study requires no paper

A new and improved online Courses of Study is now available, offering more accuracy and easier searches than the old one or the paper version, which has been discontinued. (July 28, 2011)

Experts discuss planning, designing and rebuilding the World Trade Center

Trying to rebuild the World Trade Center involved a multitude of obstacles, said experts involved in the project, all Cornell alumni, at a panel discussion in New York City July 18. (July 27, 2011)

Lee Melvin, an expert in international and diversity recruitment, is named associate vice provost for enrollment

Lee H. Melvin, vice president for enrollment planning and management at the University of Connecticut, has been named Cornell's associate vice provost for enrollment, effective Sept. 15.

Skorton to testify before Senate subcommittee on immigration July 26

Cornell President David J. Skorton will encourage Congress July 26 to revise immigration policies so more foreign experts can join the U.S. workforce. (July 25, 2011)

Ivy League -- via group co-led by Skorton -- adopts rules to cut football concussions

Cornell President David Skorton led a committee that triggered the Ivy League presidents to accept a new series of recommendations that cut the number of concussions in football. (July 21, 2011)