Researchers test how school gardens foster healthful habits

At 15 low-income schools spread across six New York state counties, elementary students are growing fruits and vegetables - and their minds, with Cornell's help. (Oct. 17, 2012)

Latino Studies Program celebrates 25 years at Cornell

Cornell's Latino Studies Program, founded 25 years ago, offers an intellectual and interdisciplinary hub for students and faculty with intersecting interests. (Oct. 17, 2012)

Alumna Sandra Fluke urges citizen activism

During a visit to campus Oct. 15, Sandra Fluke '03 met with Human Ecology students and gave an evening address on the her journey into activism, urging others to follow. (Oct. 16, 2012)

Expert: Latino voters believe Obama policies are working

Politicians who say they will address health care and immigration appeal to Latino voters, labor expert Maria Figueroa said Oct. 3 at the ILR Conference Center in New York City. (Oct. 5, 2012)

Notaro edits volume on disparities in health, health care based on race, class and gender

Sheri Notaro has edited a new anthology examining the devastating impact of race, class and gender on the health and health care of African-Americans, Latinos and Native Americans. (Oct. 4, 2012)

Lecture explores inequalities in American democracy

Political scientist Larry Bartels addressed our 'unequal democracy' Sept. 24 in a lecture on campus based on his book, 'Unequal Democracy: The Political Economy of the New Gilded Age.' (Oct. 4, 2012)

Iscol speakers say cell phones, texting saves lives abroad

As Iscol speakers, two founders of Medic Mobile explained how they use cellphones and texting to bring better health care to underserved communities in Africa, South Asia and Central America. (Oct. 3, 2012)

Rhodes Professor to students: become true 'global citizens'

Ramaswami Balasubramaniam, founder of a leading Indian nonprofit development organization, visited campus Sept. 27 to encourage students to participate in global service learning. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Logevall book maps road to disaster in Vietnam

In his new history of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, historian Fredrik Logevall draws on new sources to tell the story of disastrous foreign policy decisions. (Sept. 28, 2012)