Skorton fields tough questions from alumni on racism, financial aid, career counseling

In a question-and-answer period following the State of the University speech, Oct. 17, President David Skorton addressed such issues as financial aid, free speech on campus and faculty courseloads. (Oct. 17, 2008)

Skorton pledges not to retreat from commitment to need-based student aid despite souring economy

In his State of the University address, President David Skorton announced an increase of $125 million to the scholarship campaign goal. He also named the new provost and announced a $50 million gift from the Tata Trust. (Oct. 17, 2008)

$50 million endowment from Tata trust bolsters Cornell ties to India, and to eminent alumnus

The gift consists of $25 million to establish the Tata-Cornell Initiative in Agriculture and Nutrition, and $25 million for the Tata Scholarship Fund for Students from India.

Tata trust endowment will enable more Indian students to study at Cornell

With the announcement of a $50 million gift to Cornell - $25 million of it slated for scholarships - more students from India will soon be able to come to Ithaca, regardless of their financial circumstances. (Oct. 17, 2008)

Architect Meier speaks about creating a space where people are happy working together

A conversation with architect and alumnus Richard Meier about the design of Weill Hall in relation to the campus and designing a building to meet the needs of its users. (Oct. 10, 2008)

Peter Eisenman '54 named Rhodes Professor

Architect and scholar Peter Eisenman '54, B.Arch. '55, is Cornell's newest Frank H.T. Rhodes Class of '56 Professor. Rhodes professors serve for three years and visit the Ithaca campus for one week a year. (Oct. 9, 2008)

Bourke-White Photo Portfolio Competition open to students

The second annual Margaret Bourke-White Photography Portfolio Prize competition is accepting entries from Cornell student photographers through Oct. 27. (Oct. 9, 2008)

Critic speaks on urban design at Trancik retirement event

Architecture critic Robert Campbell lectured Sept. 12 in honor of Roger Trancik's retirement after 38 years as a Cornell professor of city and regional planning and landscape architecture. (Sept. 23, 2008)

Perlus appointed associate dean of AAP

Barry Perlus, a member of the Cornell art faculty since 1984, has been named associate dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning. (Sept. 15, 2008)