Meet new members of the Cornell faculty, 2015-16

To help introduce new members of the university's faculty to the Cornell community, the Cornell Chronicle is publishing brief new-faculty profiles for the 2014-15 academic year.

Bling for dogs helps fight global problem

A highly visible dog ear tag to mark and monitor treated and untreated strays is being developed by Cornell engineering and fiber science faculty though the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future.

Glimcher celebrates Weill Cornell Medicine's growth

In her annual State of the Medical College address Dec. 7, Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, said WCM is at the forefront of scientific innovation.

Scholar describes pitfalls minorities face in academia

At the Fall Diversity in Scholarship and Engagement Symposium Dec. 7, a Cornell faculty member gave advice for minority students on how to get through graduate school and succeed in academic careers.

Southern Tier $500M award a boon for agriculture, region

The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council has won $500 million over the next five years in New York's Upstate Revitalization Initiative. Cornell will be involved in about $100 million worth of key projects funded by the grant.

President Garrett issues statement on revitalization award

Gov. Cuomo's Upstate Revitalization Initiative awarded $500 million to the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council. President Garrett said it will 'help the Southern Tier become a global leader in new agricultural technology.'

Symposium sets tone for 'new wave of leaders' at Cornell

More than 125 faculty and staff participated in "A New Wave of Leaders," a symposium hosted by Engaged Cornell Dec. 8.

New grant programs target grad students, CCE collaborations

Engaged Cornell is launching grant programs for doctoral students and for student teams, designed to enhance partnerships with community-engaged research and scholarship in New York state and beyond.

Alum, Ithaca natives pen song on latest CeeLo Green album

The song "Thorns" on CeeLo Green's new album is the work of Alex Kresovich ’08, who produced the song and co-wrote it with fellow Ithaca natives Sam Nelson Harris and Hayden Frank.