Cornell Tech hosts computer hack day for kids, seniors

More than 30 Cornell Tech students taught coding and computer literacy to middle school students and senior citizens last week on Manhattan's Roosevelt Island.

Three faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Cornell faculty members Joseph Halpern, Paul McEuen and Karl Niklas have been named fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

An inside look at Cornell's charter

A look at what's in Cornell University's Charter, and information on when it and other sesquicentennial exhibits will be on display for extended hours during Charter Day Weekend.

Charter Day Weekend offers something for everyone

Thousands of alumni will visit campus April 24-27 for Charter Day Weekend: A Festival of Ideas and Imagination, featuring more than 40 events celebrating Cornell's global contributions.

Cell’s protein-making machines shift modes under stress

Cornell researchers have discovered that the cell’s protein-making machinery, called ribosomes, exists in a hybrid form to meet different needs encountered under normal and stressed conditions.

Social sciences, arts, humanities focus of Atkinson Center pilot

Cornell University’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future has selected 11 faculty for the pilot class of its new Fellowship for Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts.

Showcase honors student and faculty engagement projects

At the annual Community Engagement Showcase April 15, awards recognized student and faculty outreach projects that build relationships across racial, geographical and class backgrounds.

Ted Danson uses celebrity to fight for healthy oceans

Actor and environmental activist Ted Danson delivered the 2015 Jill and Ken Iscol Distinguished Environmental Lecture “Fish Tales: How Ocean Conservation Became My Passion” on campus April 20.

Nine inducted into graduate honor society

Nine Cornell doctoral candidates were inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society in April at the Yale Bouchet Conference on Diversity and Graduate Education.