Speaker: Universities should tailor teaching, research, service to diverse groups they serve

Ernie Stringer, a Cornell visiting scholar, gave a talk on how to do action research for public change as part of the Engaged Cornell Speaker Series. (Nov. 5, 2012)

In debate, students question PETA's use of sex to sell animal rights

The Cornell Forensics Society took on PETA Vice President Dan Mathews on the topic of whether sex and celebrities be used to promote social change, Oct. 29. (Nov. 2, 2012)

Eurasian Archaeology Conference looked to the future via the remote past

The Fourth Eurasian Archaeology Conference Oct. 11-13 explored the uneven process of historical transformation and the temporal rhythms of social life. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Study: Comparing U.S. education to others can backfire

Stephen Morgan, professor of sociology, says his new study finds that comparing U.S. schools to schools in other countries can actually lower public support for U.S. education. (Oct. 29, 2012)

Engaged Cornell discussion uses Auburn prison program as example

A panel discussion on Cornell's Engaged Learning and Research Oct. 27 focused on the collaboration with a theater group at the Auburn Correctional Facility. (Oct. 29, 2012)

Economists discuss policies, recession on eve of election

Three Cornell economists discussed economic policy in the context of the current recession and the upcoming election at an Oct. 26 panel in Ives Hall. (Oct. 29, 2012)

New book focuses on LGBT performance artists

Sara Warner, associate professor in the Department of Performing and Media Arts, has published her first book, 'Acts of Gaiety: LGBT Performance and the Politics of Pleasure.' (Oct. 26, 2012)

Cornellians plan historic gardens for Harriet Tubman home

Cornell students, staff and faculty are working on designs for historic gardens at the Harriet Tubman home in Auburn, N.Y. (Oct. 26, 2012)

Law School issues report on sexual violence in Zambia

More than half of school girls in Zambia face sexual violence and harassment, according to a new report issued by Cornell Law School. (Oct. 24, 2012)