Museum recalls wondrous feats in roving red planet

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington has opened a new exhibit “Spirit & Opportunity: 10 Years Roving Across Mars,” a retrospective that recounts the Mars mission and the Cornell scientific triumphs of the rovers.

Musicologist writes on cross-cultural movement of danzon

In his new book, associate professor Alejandro L. Madrid explores the historical and contemporary significance of the danzon, a cultural phenomenon spreading from Cuba to Mexico and its border with the U.S.

Book surveys Jewish families through the millennia

Anthropologist Jonathan Boyarin's new book, “Jewish Families,” draws on ancient and contemporary sources to chart the course of change.

Two faculty receive Presidential Early Career Awards

Greg Fuchs and Noah Snavely are among 102 recipients of Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on early career scientists and engineers.

Economist on why emerging markets renege on loans

Research by Viktor Tsyrennikov, assistant professor of economics, may serve as an “early warning” default indicator for borrower nations.

Record number of January graduates celebrated

A record number of students - 980 - will graduate in January, and the winter graduate recognition event celebrated their accomplishments Dec. 21 in Barton Hall.

Chen Jian named Wilson Center Global Fellow

Chen Jian, Cornell’s Michael J. Zak Professor of History for U.S.-China Relations in the Department of History, has been named a Woodrow Wilson International Center global fellow.

Super rich benefit from ‘status quo bias’

Senate filibuster rules "get in the way of policy change that could reduce inequality of all kinds, including income inequality," says Cornell's Peter K. Enns. "Significant changes in policy won’t come without institutional reform.”

East Avenue to close to through traffic Jan. 8

East Avenue will close to all but buses, bicycles and emergency and construction vehicles from January 2014 to May 2015 as Klarman Hall is built.