Iscol speakers say cell phones, texting saves lives abroad

As Iscol speakers, two founders of Medic Mobile explained how they use cellphones and texting to bring better health care to underserved communities in Africa, South Asia and Central America. (Oct. 3, 2012)

Incarcerated teens cultivate veggies, confidence, responsibility

A Cornell Cooperative Extension program is operating a garden-based learning program to teach incarcerated youths skills, confidence and healthy lifestyles. (Sept. 27, 2012)

Ruth Schwartz, nutritional sciences professor emerita, dies

Ruth Schwartz, professor emerita in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, died Sept. 19 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was 87. Funeral services were held Sept. 24. (Sept. 27, 2012)

Students spend summer doing research, outreach

Students discussed their summer Cornell Cooperative Extension internships at a poster session Sept. 24. The worked throughout New York state on a variety of issues. (Sept. 26, 2012)

New program takes on America's crumbling infrastructure

The Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy brought experts together in New York City Sept. 19 to consider ways to stem America's collapsing bridges and roads. (Sept. 25, 2012)

Mushrooms, wings, experimental designs highlight student fiber arts exhibit

Fashion design major Brandon Wen's edgy piece in the Fiber Arts and Wearable Arts Exhibition was inspired by nature, film and art. But to pull off his vision, he needed help from a Cornell mycologist. (Sept. 12, 2012)

Study: Children's health, access to care differ by parents' immigrant status

New study finds low-income children with illegal parents aren't as healthy as other low-income children, nor do they have the same access to health care. (Sept. 11, 2012)

Malnourishment likely for Ugandan pregnant women despite HIV treatment

Malnutrition is common among HIV-infected pregnant women even when they receive antiretroviral therapy, according to a recent study by research scientist Sera Young. (Sept. 7, 2012)

Alan Mathios to serve second term as Human Ecology dean

Alan Mathios, the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology, has been reappointed to a second five-year term, beginning July 1, 2013.