Concern for the safety of Indian families riding scooters--- and doodles he made in the boardroom - led to the development of the Tata Nano, Ratan Tata '59, B.Arch. '62 said at a symposium on the car. (March 16, 2011)
A project of Cornell's Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise aims to make it easier for developing nations to manage sustainable tourism. (March 2, 2011)
The new student docent program at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art trains about a dozen students a year to give tours. Students recruit and schedule their own groups. (March 1, 2011)
The Cornell Board of Trustees approved an across-the-board tuition increase of $1,875 for all of the university's undergraduate students for the 2011-12 academic year. (Jan. 30, 2011)
The student-produced Cornell Journal of Architecture will feature conversations among architects and others in its its new issue. There is an accompanying exhibition Jan. 31-Feb. 4 in Sibley Hall. (Jan. 27, 2011)
President Barack Obama will lead a memorial service in Tucson Jan. 12, and the Cornell community reflected on the tragedy of six dead and 14 wounded, including Cornellians Gabrielle Giffords and Susan Hileman. (Jan. 12, 2011)
President David Skorton sent a message to the friends and family of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, reflecting the groundswell of concern throughout the Cornell community as she remains in critical condition. (Jan. 10, 2011)
University officials expressed deep concern for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, who was shot and seriously wounded Jan. 8 outside a grocery store in Tucson as she met with constituents. (Jan. 9, 2011)