Dragon Day arrives

A giant, undulating creature took shape this week behind Rand Hall for the annual rite of Dragon Day, a Cornell tradition for 107 years.

Johnson Museum earns major NEH grant to support Bloomsbury exhibit, programming

The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a grant of more than $366,000 to the Johnson Museum to support the upcoming exhibitions and related programming, including a scholarly symposium. (March 13, 2008)

Lindsey Glover wins photo portfolio prize

M.F.A. candidate Lindsey Glover has won Cornell's inaugural Margaret Bourke-White Photography Portfolio Prize. Her entry will be on display outside the president's office through May. (March 10, 2008)

Architecture studio to visit 2010 World Cup sites in Johannesburg, South Africa

A Cornell Master in Architecture program studio will visit the 2010 World Cup sites in conjunction with their design projects addressing the challenges of a global event for its host country.

Judith Holliday dies at age 69

Judith E. Holliday, who retired as fine arts librarian in 1996 after almost 40 years on the professional staff of Cornell University Libraries, died Feb. 8. (Feb. 13, 2008)

Johnson art museum receives $500,000 challenge grant

The art museum has been awarded a $500,000 Kresge Foundation challenge grant to support its new underground extension. The museum must raise an additional $1.5 million by July 1, 2009, to receive the challenge grant. (Feb. 4, 2008)

Art as language: Jane Hammond at the Johnson

Artist Jane Hammond, whose colorful use of symbols and found images forms a distinct visual language, is featured in a new exhibition at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. Hammond will speak at the museum Jan. 31 at 5:15 p.m. (Jan. 22, 2008)

Merrill Scholars honor influential high school and Cornell teachers

Cornell's Merrill Presidential Scholars Program will honor this week 36 seniors and the high school teachers and university faculty members who made important contributions to the students' lives. (May 21, 2007)

Alumni, faculty reflect on two decades of cultural immersion and interdisciplinary study

Cornell in Rome alumni, faculty and current students alike say the program provides an exceptional experience and opportunity to learn and grow, personally and as artists, urban planners and architects. (May 3, 2007)