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Cornell startup helps the 'unbanked' buy online

Using sophisticated computer algorithms to check creditworthiness in seconds, a new service developed by former Cornell students lets people without a credit history buy what they need.

Students assess commercial viability of larva meal

Students have examined the commercial viability of an emerging business: farming housefly larva meal into animal or fish feed. They are working with faculty fellows at the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future.

Alum Robert Langer wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

Robert Langer ’70 has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for "revolutionary advances and leadership in engineering at the interface of chemistry and medicine."

Ithaca incubator Rev helps push a GORGES deal

Ithaca software company GORGES, Inc. has acquired Push Interactive, a member of Rev, Ithaca's downtown business incubator. Rev is a partnership among Cornell, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College.

Economics students on break learn 'Art of Strategy'

More than 100 economics majors read “The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life” over winter break. The department also offered credit to students to write papers about the book.

Hirschl research finds many join 1 percent, but few stay for long

Have you reached the 1 percent? Many Americans will reach the upper economic echelon, according to Thomas Hirschl, professor of development sociology. However, few are likely to stay there for long.

New universitywide structure revamps tech licensing office

The framework establishes roles of units involved with technology development and commercialization, development of strategic alliances, advancement of student entrepreneurship and promotion of regional economic development.

Five NY companies receive jump start from Cornell

The Cornell Center for Materials Research announces that five New York companies will receive grants through the center's JumpStart program. The projects receive up to $5,000 in matching funds for costs.

New Student Agencies president setting the bar high

Instead of taking his economics degree and leaving after graduation, Turkel Anwar ’15 decided to spend an extra semester at Cornell leading Student Agencies. The organization that runs seven local businesses and employs more than 200 Cornell undergrads.