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Economic outlook: slow expansion in '16 with 2 percent GDP

The U.S. economy will continue to expand slowly, thanks to a projected gross domestic product (GDP) of 2 percent, no inflation and a 5 percent unemployment rate, according to a Cornell economist.

CALS research key to New York farming growth

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences dean Kathryn Boor spoke of CALS' partnership with agricultural producers from across New York state Jan. 19 at the 2016 Empire State Producers Expo.

Waiting until early 20s to have kids brings no health benefits later on

Women who wait until their early 20s to have kids have no better health at age 40 than moms who gave birth as teens, a new study suggests. And getting married after having kids is no panacea.

Senior's 3-D printed, sustainable clothing wins scholarship

Eric Beaudette '16 won a $30,000 Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship from the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund at a gala in New York City Jan. 12. His recyclable clothes concept is called "Recycl3-D."

McGovern incubator embraces Embark and Ecolectro

Cornell's McGovern Center for Venture Development welcomed two start-up companies Jan. 7 to its incubator space: Ecolectro and Embark Veterinary.

Restaurant industry unharmed by modest minimum wage hikes

Restaurateurs have traditionally opposed modest hikes to the minimum wages, saying the boosts hurt their industry. But School of Hotel Administration experts say those worries are unfounded.

Entrepreneurial students pitch to alumni at NYC event

Twelve teams of eLab students pitched their start-up business ideas to 54 alumni and prospective advisers at a New York City event Dec. 4. Ideas included an equine water monitoring system.

Casanova among top Ibero-American intellectuals

Lourdes Casanova, senior lecturer and academic director of the Emerging Markets Institute at the Johnson Graduate School of Management, was named one of the 50 Most Influential Intellectuals.

$5M grant boosts access to School of Hotel Administration

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded a $5 million grant to the School of Hotel Administration in support of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and student financial aid.