Internet policy institute slated for Sept. 19-21

Learn how technology, law, the market and user behaviors intersect in higher education at the 17th annual Institute for Computer Policy and Law, 'Internet Culture and the Academy.' (Sept. 4, 2012)

New York 4-H, UnitedHealthcare launch Eat4-Health program

New York 4-H and UnitedHealthcare launched the state's Eat4-Health program at the New York State Fair Aug. 29 to help promote activities for healthy living. (Aug. 30, 2012)

Soft lighting and music cuts calorie intake 18 percent

A new study finds that softening the lighting and music in fast food restaurants resulted in diners consuming 18 percent fewer calories. (Aug. 29, 2012)

Working moms spend less time daily on kids' diet, exercise; fathers not picking up slack

A new study says that mothers with full-time jobs spend less time on cooking and other chores related to their kids' diet and exercise compared to stay-at-home moms, and dads are not picking up the slack. (Aug. 27, 2012)

Angela Gonzales brings hope to the Hopi

Angela Gonzales, associate professor of development sociology, frequently returns to her childhood home, the Hopi Indian reservation in Arizona, to conduct cancer research and offer education. (Aug. 27, 2012)

Grants will digitize Obama memorabilia, early maps

Cornell University Library and the College of Arts and Sciences have awarded 11 grants to create new digital content in support of visual and interactive learning, teaching and research. (Aug. 22, 2012)

ILR School Worker Institute hopes to inform public policy and strategic innovation

The new Worker Institute of the ILR School is a forum for research and education on labor issues to promote worker rights, collective representation and policy reform across a range of industries. (Aug. 21, 2012)

International development expert named Rhodes professor

International development expert Ramaswami Balasubramaniam has been named a Frank H.T. Rhodes Class of '56 Professor at Cornell. He will be in residence Sept. 23-30. (Aug. 16, 2012)

Alumni use social media to drive enterprises, say panelists

Six alumni panelists at the Cornell Club in New York City described how their companies leveraged social media to pursue their entrepreneurial endeavors Aug. 14. (Aug. 16, 2012)