Each year, the American Association of Retired Persons honors 50 employers in the United States for their practices and policies for mature workers with its "AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50" list. Cornell is ranked No. 5 this year, and it is the only college or university to be named from New York state. (August 31, 2005)
For the second consecutive year, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has announced that Cornell has been named to its list of 'Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.' (May 1, 2008)
Cornell's College of Engineering has the ninth-best graduate program in the country, up one spot from year-earlier rankings, according to U.S. News and World Report. (April 7, 2008)
The National Association for Female Executives has recognized Cornell for its work/life programs for women, opportunity for advancement, the presence of women among Cornell executives and compensation. (March 18, 2008)
Kiplinger's '100 Best Values in Private Colleges and Universities' ranks Cornell No. 20, up from No. 23 in 2007. Selection criteria include 'outstanding economic value with exceptional education.' (March 12, 2008)
BusinessWeek magazine has billed Cornell's undergraduate business program the fourth-best in the nation, according to its most recent rankings survey. (March 3, 2008)
Cornell has been named by Conceive Magazine as one of the top 50 most family-friendly employers in the United States because of the benefits it offers to employees who hope to be parents. (Feb. 22, 2008)
Cornell's ongoing efforts to create an inclusive environment for all students, staff and faculty were recognized by Campus Pride, which named the university to its LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index. (Oct. 23, 2007)
Once again AARP has placed Cornell on its list of 'Best Employers for Workers Over 50,' and Working Mother magazine named CU to its '100 Best Companies' for working mothers. (Sept. 25, 2007)
