Hogwood to visit as A.D. White Professor-at-Large

Christopher Hogwood, an influential figure in period music and performance, makes his first visit to campus as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large this month.

Two historians put Kennedy legacy in context

Fredrik Logevall, vice provost for international affairs and director of the Einaudi Center, and David Greenberg of Rutgers University, discussed “JFK, Vietnam, and What Might Have Been?” Oct. 15 in New York City.

Alumni entrepreneurs share career stories in New York City

More than 350 Cornell alumni, students, faculty and entrepreneurs enjoyed a full day of talks by entrepreneurs and venture capitalists at the entrepreneurship summit in New York City Oct. 11.

High-income Americans are more segregated than ever

Rising income inequality is driving an increase in class segregation, particularly among high-income Americans, reports a new study.

Jansen to speak on role of higher ed in development

Jonathan Jansen, vice chancellor and rector of the University of the Free State in South Africa, will give three talks on higher education and South Africa while on campus Oct. 21-23.

Alums offer career paths for history majors

History majors who wonder what path to pursue after graduation had their eyes opened to the possibilities Oct. 3 as alumni from various career fields shared their experiences at a panel discussion.

Gene scientists celebrate 10 years of collaboration

Scientists from Cornell's R3 Group and other schools celebrated 10 years of genetic collaboration at the group's 10th anniversary conference on campus, Oct. 3-4.

Bending world's thinnest glass shows atoms' dance

For the first time, researchers have directly imaged deformations in silica glass and the resulting “dance” of rearranging atoms.

Women’s hockey home opener supports United Way

For each person attending the women's hockey opening game against Northeastern University Oct. 19, $1 will be given to the Cornell United Way campaign.