Solar, chicken and youth power make Cornell a strong presence at New York State Fair

President Skorton and CALS Dean Susan Henry made their annual visit to the New York State Fair Aug. 27, where they toured Cornell's solar house and met with Gov. David Paterson and young 4-H members. (Aug. 28, 2009)

Cornell's solar house ready for test run at state fair

After several months of construction, engineering and design work, Cornell's 2009 Solar Decathlon house will debut to the public Aug. 27 at the Great New York State Fair. (Aug. 17, 2009)

Construction under way on Milstein Hall project

Ground has been broken on the site of Paul Milstein Hall, a facilities expansion for the College of Architecture, Art and Planning that is scheduled to open in August 2011. (Aug. 4, 2009)

Students work day and night to make 100 mpg car a reality

A group of Cornell students are working day and night to get their full-size, fuel-efficient, plug-in hybrid vehicle ready for on-road testing Sept. 1 in preparation for the Automotive X Prize Competition. (July 29, 2009)

James Siena '79 tapped for alumni artist award

The Cornell Council for the Arts announced painter James Siena '79 will receive the 2009-10 Eissner Artist of the Year Award, and Dorian Bandy '10 the annual Cornell Undergraduate Artist Award. (June 16, 2009)

Sustainability grants to explore burning powdered wood, developing cheaper solar cells and more

The Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future will fund five projects this year to stimulate original and cross-disciplinary work in sustainability science.

Milstein Hall approval greeted with elation, relief by AAP faculty, students, alumni

Dean Kent Kleinman announced the building's approval to the College of Architecture, Art and Planning's Class of 2009 at the college's ceremony on the Arts Quad following Commencement May 24.

Disabled Cornellian earns Ph.D. after 25 years

John O'Brien, M.A. '89, worked for more than 20 years - 14 of them as a quadriplegic - to complete his Cornell Ph.D. in architecture history. (May 22, 2009)

The Cornell Tradition recognizes 10 of its graduates

Each spring the Cornell Tradition, an alumni-endowed recognition program, honors 10 of its students for their community service and leadership. The students donate their awards to help others.