Law School and Department of Human Development launch dual degree program

A new program lets students earn law and Ph.D. degrees in six years. A Human Ecology program in psychology and human development complements law studies. (Sept. 6, 2011)

Free talks address environment issues, from local to global

Free lectures about sustainability issues are slated for Mondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 155 Olin Hall. The first talk focused on the importance of reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (Sept. 6, 2011)

Bike tour aims to raise local awareness on hydrofracking

The Tour de Frac is a Sept. 24 cycling event to increase awareness about the local issues surrounding hydrofracking. (Sept. 6, 2011)

Cornell Perspectives: The Cancer Resource Center thanks Cornell for its collaborative efforts

Bob Riter, executive director of the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, thanks Cornell for all its support for Cancer Resource Center activities. (Sept. 2, 2011)

Cornell planning professor studies costs of the boom-bust cycle in natural gas extraction

New York may permit shale gas drilling after lifting a yearlong moratorium, but in addition to environmental concerns, there are significant economic questions to consider, a Cornell researcher says. (Sept. 1, 2011)

Prasad unveils international monetary reform ideas at Jackson Hole summit

At the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Aug. 26-27, Cornell professor Eswar Prasad said emerging economies can improve their stability by avoiding advanced economies' debt. (Sept. 1, 2011)

CALS Green energy-cutting contest helps Big Red go green

Some 250 workers in six buildings are part of CALS Green, a one-year energy-cutting initiative committed to dramatically reducing energy costs and Cornell's carbon footprint. (Aug. 31, 2011)

CU institute takes local teachers on tour of Eastern Europe

Seven New York state grade school and high school teachers took part in an educational tour of Eastern Europe, thanks to Cornell's Institute for European Studies. (Aug. 31, 2011)

Alan Krueger '83 to head White House economics team

Alan Krueger, ILR '83, a Princeton professor, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to head the president's White House Council of Economic Advisers. (Aug. 30, 2011)