Global recovery on track but challenges remain, says panel

An alumni panel of experts discussed the nation's legacy of debt and future of global recovery at a Cornell Wall Street event April 24 in Washington, D.C. (April 26, 2012)

Light for Africa wins Big Idea competition

Eight teams of Cornell undergraduates are preparing for their presentations to win this year's Big Idea competition, proposals for businesses and nonprofits. (April 11, 2012)

From body odor to democracy in Africa, social science research gets funding

Cornell's Institute for the Social Sciences has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support. (April 24, 2012)

Speakers echo language style of superiors, especially if they need something

Computer analysis of online discussion and Supreme Court arguments shows how speakers unconsciously adjust to those with power. (April 23, 2012)

Reliance on free market can lead to global instability

British economist Lord Robert Skidelsky, speaking on campus April 18, warned of the potential for disaster in unregulated markets. (April 20, 2012)

New CARE-Cornell partnership to take on global concerns

Cornell and the global humanitarian organization CARE will fight poverty among the world's most vulnerable populations and create solutions for global concerns, including world hunger and climate change. (April 19, 2012)

Sandy Weill and faculty members Strogatz, Gilovich, Fins elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Steven Strogatz, Thomas Gilovich and Dr. Joseph Fins have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with Sanford Weill '55, chair of the Board of Overseers of Weill Cornell. (April 18, 2012)

Design, ergonomics students to present infographics study

A study of infographics by a group of design faculty and students will be presented at an international meeting in July. (April 17, 2012)

N.Y. counties see slow growth since 2010 census

Thirty-seven of New York state's 62 counties lost population since the 2010 census, but the New York City area gained more than 110,000 people in the same time frame. (April 11, 2012)