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Obesity accounts for 21 percent of U.S. health care costs

The research uses new methods to make a stronger case for government intervention to prevent obesity, says lead author John Cawley, professor of policy analysis and management and of economics. (April 4, 2012)

Gap Inc.'s Eva Sage-Gavin '80 receives ILR's Groat Award

Eva Sage-Gavin '80, chief HR executive for the 132,000-employee international retailer Gap Inc., received the ILR School's Groat Award March 29. (April 4, 2012)

Dolgin '81 wins ILR's Alpern Award

Television sports executive Tracy Dolgin '81 received the ILR School's Alpern Award for his success outside the field of industrial and labor relations. (April 4, 2012)

Speaker says to keep pressure on Fair Labor Association

A corporate sustainability advocate speaking on campus urged students to keep pressure on a Cornell-affiliated watchdog group that investigates labor abuses. (April 4, 2012)

eCornell wins awards for customer service

eCornell students and corporate customers voted so often for eCornell that it won a 2012 Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service.

Enhanced financial aid broadens student diversity

Lindsay France/University PhotographyFinancial aid made it possible for Dan Kuhr '13 to attend Cornell. Dan Kuhr '13 spent months in fearful anticipation during his senior year of high school, wondering which colleges would…

Cornell wins NYC Tech Campus bid

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Cornell President David Skorton and Technion President Peretz Lavie today announced a historic partnership to build an applied science and engineering campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City.

Study: Race plays a role in the pace of some romances

A study finds that white men and minority women become intimate and cohabitate faster than other couples do. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Social Forces. (Nov. 23, 2011)

Cornell to submit NYC Tech Campus proposal

On Oct. 28, Cornell will submit its proposal to build a world-class technology campus in New York City. In partnership with Technion, the campus promises to spur economic development in the city. (Oct. 27, 2011)