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Cornell joins call to up fed investment in agricultural research

Thirteen research institutions joined the SoAR Foundation today in calling for a surge in federal support of food and agricultural science. A recent report illustrates how U.S. ag production is losing ground to China.

Icon, innovator, dean feted at eighth annual SHA awards dinner

Nearly 600 School of Hotel Administration students, faculty and supporters honored two industry legends and the school’s outgoing dean June 7 at the eighth annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards.

Indian cotton supply chain benefits traders, hurts farmers

Leveling the information playing field with traders could be hugely beneficial for farmers in the volatile Indian cotton market, according to Cornell research.

Reunion forum showcases Institute for Healthy Futures

Rohit Verma highlighted the work of the Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures during a Reunion Weekend forum June 11 hosted by the Classes of ’71 and ’76.

Business college will launch July 1; 'quick wins' on tap for 2016

The College of Business will make business education at Cornell better, not just bigger, Dean Soumitra Dutta said during Reunion festivities. He hosted the talk "Cornell College of Business: Update and Next Steps."

Campus charisma emerges through Cornell Tech students

Entering a new age in education, Dan Huttenlocher, the dean and vice provost of Cornell Tech, explained the new school's charm and allure as it begins to bloom in New York City.

Cornell, ADC tackling rescue ropes issue for U.S. Navy copters

Researchers from Cornell and Advanced Design Consulting, Inc. of Lansing are partnering to develop synthetic ropes for use in hoist systems on U.S. Navy rescue helicopters.

Accounting scholar Mark Nelson named dean of Johnson

Mark Nelson, Cornell professor of accounting, has been named the 12th dean of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. He will begin his five-year term as the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean July 1.

New extension ag teams aid N.Y.'s North Country

The Northern New York Regional Agriculture Team joins Harvest New York's northern chapter as Cornell Cooperative Extension's latest additions to its network of regional agriculture programs.