When opting for happiness or income, many go for the cash

New research finds that while subjects in a nationwide survey identified happiness as a goal, other goals - such as a higher income - may lead them to choose money over happiness. (Sept. 16, 2011)

Professor recounts her many visits, many impressions of Ghana over the years

Professor Sandra E. Greene chatted with students Sept. 14 about her many years visiting and studying Ghana. (Sept. 16, 2011)

Cornell Library receives gay-related photo collection

A new collection of photos of gay males dating to 1860 has been donated to Cornell University Library's Human Sexuality Collection. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Typical fall challenge: Getting 3,000 chemistry students into a 22-person lab section

With some 3,000 students taking chemistry each semester, it's a major challenge to get them scheduled into labs with maximums of 22 individuals, to keep the labs safe. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Eminent philosopher Appiah to lecture on how honor propels moral revolutions

Eminent cultural theorist and novelist Kwame Anthony Appiah will explore how honor is the engine behind moral progress Sept. 23 at the Graduate School's 2011 Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Lecture. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Scholar explores animal consciousness and what it means to be human

Rice University Professor Cary Wolfe will deliver a lecture, 'Humans and Animals in a Biopolitical Frame,' Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at Cornell's Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium in Goldwin Smith Hall. (Sept. 14, 2011)

Stephanie Wiles named director of the Johnson Museum

Provost Kent Fuchs has announced that Stephanie Wiles, director of Oberlin College's Allen Memorial Art Museum since 2004, will be the next director of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

Scholars debate 9/11 aftermath for U.S.: Proof of our power or vulnerable and weakened?

Three scholars debated the effects of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the state and status of the United States, in the Lund Critical Debate, Sept. 12 in Statler Auditorium. (Sept. 13, 2011)

Harris on his presidential appointment in D.C: 'Frustrating, but extremely rewarding'

David Harris, professor of sociology and senior associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, reflected on his 15 months at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a talk Sept. 9. (Sept. 13, 2011)