Students survey urban aesthetics in Southeast Asia

Students in architecture, city planning, anthropology, landscape architecture and Asian and religious studies spent several days together this fall exploring conditions in Southeast Asian cities.

In the battle against Ebola, a double-layer solution

Seeking to protect healthcare workers from the precarious nature of taking off soiled gloves when working with Ebola patients, Cornell students have developed a duplex solution to a complex problem: a double-layer system.

'Spolia' event examines history, future of reuse

A recent symposium and exhibition explored the ancient practice of spolia – using scavenged materials in new construction – and its relevance to efforts in sustainable and resilient human habitation.

Architecture program regains top ranking in nation

Cornell's undergraduate architecture program is again ranked No. 1 in the nation in “America's Best Architecture and Design Schools." Two Cornell graduate programs are also in the top 5.

Faculty apprise alumni on solving global challenges

Six Cornell professors – each with distinctive areas of study – provided 10-minute presentations on the university’s international impact at Bailey Hall on Oct. 17.

Lurie takes readers inside 'The Language of Houses'

Alison Lurie's new nonfiction book, “The Language of Houses: How Buildings Speak to Us,” explores the influence of buildings on our lives from a cultural, social and emotional perspective.

Planning the future of past World's Fair sites

Planning students converged last month on one of New York City's underappreciated historic landmarks: Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, the site of the 1964 New York World's Fair.

Revising the Renaissance through a contemporary lens

D. Medina Lasansky’s new book, “The Renaissance: Revised Expanded Unexpurgated,” may change your perception of the age of Medici forever.

Bill Gates to visit Oct. 1 for dedication and conversation

Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will be on campus Oct. 1 to dedicate Bill & Melinda Gates Hall, the new Computing and Information Science building, and to engage in a public event in Bailey Hall.