Thinkers tackle atomic war, climate change in diacritics

The new issue of diacritics, the review of contemporary criticism published since 1971, focuses on climate change, the threat of nuclear war and the legacy of Jacques Derrida.

Watts down: Vintage Sheldon Court wins energy contest

Cornell’s venerable Sheldon Court – a Collegetown residence hall that's more than a century old – earned first place in Unplugged 2014, the university's first annual energy saving competition among dormitories.

Mellon courses are curating interest in museum practice

Undergraduates and graduate students are learning about museum practice from a variety of disciplinary perspectives in courses partnering the Johnson Museum with other academic resources at Cornell.

Student projects that feed poor, instill pride earn awards

Three student projects address social needs or problems in the Ithaca community were awarded Robin Appel Humanitarian Awards April 25.

University revokes recognition of Chi Psi fraternity

Effective immediately, Cornell University has revoked recognition of Chi Psi fraternity for a period of no less than three years as a result of incidents that occurred during the spring 2014 semester involving hazing.

Law School's Schwab honored at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Lacking the "gothic feel" of its towering antecedents, Cornell Law's subterranean wing is a model of "clarity."

Castillo, Gonzales named Kaplan Faculty Fellows

Professors Debra Castillo and Angela Gonzales were named Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellows for community-based research and impact on students.

Student magazine reports on undergrad research

At the 13th annual release party April 30 for The Research Paper, a student-run magazine that highlights the research achievements of Cornell undergraduates, several students discussed their research with the Cornell community.

Visually impaired undergrad has 'blind ambition'

Mark Colasurdo ’15, who is legally blind, uses ingenuity and innovation to come up with creative workarounds to compensate for severe limitations to his vision.