'Committed, compassionate teacher' W. David Curtiss dies

W. David Curtiss, professor emeritus of law, died Jan. 26 at his home in Ithaca. Curtiss served as a faculty trustee and as associate dean of the Law School. (Jan. 31, 2011)

Countries, businesses must act to combat acid attacks on women, report asserts

Sital Kalantry, faculty director of the Avon Global Center for Women and Justice, presented the report 'Combating Acid Violence in Bangladesh, India and Cambodia' at a media event Jan. 27 in New York. (Jan. 27, 2011)

In new book, economist Richard Geddes argues for private dollars to fix U.S. transportation

In a new book, 'The Road to Renewal: Private Investment in U.S. Transportation Infrastructure,' associate professor Rick Geddes offer solutions to repair our decaying transportation system. (Jan. 25, 2011)

Alumnus Carpi to receive presidential mentoring award

Anthony Carpi, M.S. '93, Ph.D. '97, a professor of environmental toxicology at John Jay College, will receive a 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. (Jan. 25, 2011)

First students of dual degree programs in India graduate

The inaugural class of Indian students in two dual degree programs offered by Cornell with India's Tamil Nadu Agricultural University graduated Jan. 7 on TNAU's campus in Coimbatore, India. (Jan. 24, 2011)

Educators will be trained in ways to teach about biofuels, thanks to $5 million grant

A $5 million grant from the USDA will be used by the new Northeast Bioenergy and Bioproducts Education Program to train science teachers in presenting lessons about bioenergy. (Jan. 24, 2011)

Five faculty receive NSF CAREER awards

Itai Cohen, William Dichtel, Tobias Hanrath, Eun-Ah Kim and Cynthia Reinhart-King are recent recipients of National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards. (Jan. 19, 2011)

Wine and vine experts receive $1.3 million for research to boost eastern wine industry

Cornell has been awarded $1.3 million to address these problems in East Coast vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms as part of $3.8 million grant from the federal Specialty Crops Research Initiative (SCRI).

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists opens in Stamford

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, a satellite referral and 24-hour emergency care hospital, officially opens its doors Jan. 14 at 880 Canal St. in Stamford, Conn. (Jan. 14, 2011)