Study: White dwarfs' tidal effects may create novae

Theoretical physicists at Cornell may have found a new way to explain the formation of novae. If their theory is correct, it would represent a big step forward for astrophysics. (Sept. 20, 2012)

Enthusiasm for professor's ideas sparks new organization

An interview English professor Satya Mohanty gave to the South Asian Review has created an explosive reaction and a new organization, the Global South Cultural Dialogue Project. (Sept. 20, 2012)

Actor, activist Danny Glover to visit campus Sept. 25

Actor and activist Danny Glover will visit campus Sept. 25 for a series of events with Cornell students and faculty. (Sept. 18, 2012)

Kaushik Basu appointed World Bank's chief economist

While at the World Bank, Basu, professor of economics and the C. Marks Professor of International Studies, will be on temporary leave from his post at Cornell. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Outstanding urban students to enter Cornell in 'posses' of 10

'Posses' of 10 students each will study in the College of Arts and Sciences through the Posse Foundation, which brings exceptional urban students to colleges and offers essential support. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Exhibit, screening celebrate Ithaca Silent Movie Month

The city of Ithaca's role in early filmmaking history - and Cornell's part of that story - will be celebrated this fall during Homecoming Weekend and through the month of October. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Undergraduate leads research team and says, 'It's a way of giving back'

Ben Wie '13, a Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholar, supervised an animal behavior research team this past summer. The team looked at chemicals in mice brains. (Sept. 14, 2012)

Liberal arts students network with alumni

At the Career Connections Reception Sept. 10, College of Arts and Sciences alumni gathered to help liberal arts students think about and practice how they present themselves to potential employers. (Sept. 13, 2012)

Things to Do, Sept. 14-21

Events on campus this week include jazz and classical music, book talks with Victor Nee and Frank H.T. Rhodes, and opening events in the Creative Writing Reading Series and Schwartz Center season. (Sept. 13, 2012)