White House recognizes Dudley for farmworker program

Mary Jo Dudley, director of the Cornell Farmworker Program, was honored by the White House as a Cesar Chavez 'Champion of Change' March 29. (March 30, 2012)

NYC teachers learn hands-on activities to inspire students

About 50 middle and high school teachers attended the Cornell Science Sampler Series, a free workshop to give teachers ideas for hands-on activities to inspire their students in science. (March 28, 2012)

Bird ranges shift northward, but not as fast as climate

It takes about 35 years for North American birds to catch up to climate change and change their habitats, according to a new study. (March 27, 2012)

New alfalfa variety could be big boost to dairy industry

Dairy farmers could see a boost in milk production, thanks to a new alfalfa variety to be released by Cornell's world-class plant breeders. (March 27, 2012)

Berry growers cautioned about new insect pest

Late last summer, extension specialists acknowledged the arrival of the spotted wing drosophila in New York state. This tiny fruit fly may spark big changes for growers of berries in the Northeast.

Warmer summers could cause trout populations to dwindle

New research shows that warmer summer temperatures could cause trout populations in New York state to dwindle. (March 26, 2012)

Dyson School ranked No. 3 by Businessweek

Cornell's Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management ranks No. 3 in Bloomberg Businessweek's 2012 ranking of 'The Best Undergraduate Business Schools.' (March 21, 2012)

'Wee Stinky' corpse flower draws thousands to Cornell

The stinky bloom of a rare corpse plant attracts thousands to Cornell as the university opened its greenhouse doors to the public and live-streamed the event through two separate feeds. (March 21, 2012)

Public gardens help feed hungry, preserve biodiversity

Botanical gardens and arboreta play many roles in local communities, stressed Donald Rakow, director of Cornell Plantations, in a talk at New York City's 92nd Street Y March 14. (March 20, 2012)