The paper showed that the income growth of the U.S. middle class, long portrayed as stagnant, may be more than 10 times greater than previously suggested by some economists. (Nov. 6, 2012)
For her extensive contributions to the field of maternal-child nutrition, Kathleen Rasmussen, professor of nutritional sciences, won the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award. (Nov. 1, 2012)
Cornell Cooperative Extension's New York Extension Disaster Education Network provides information on up-to-date best practices for families, farmers, businesses and communities recovering from disasters. (Oct. 31, 2012)
Keith Tidball, Cornell Cooperative Extension disaster education program director, gives specific tips how members of the public can help people in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. (Oct. 31, 2012)
A panel discussion on Cornell's Engaged Learning and Research Oct. 27 focused on the collaboration with a theater group at the Auburn Correctional Facility. (Oct. 29, 2012)
President Skorton outlined the progress made on strategic plan initiatives and the work that yet remains, while looking toward the sesquicentennial, in his State of the University Address, Oct. 26. (Oct. 26, 2012)
Building on its existing strengths, coordinating resources and making additional investments will help Cornell enhance and solidify its status as a top school for international studies and engagement, says a new report.
From studies on the vocal organs to how foreclosures have impacted racial integration, social science research at Cornell just got a boost from the university's Institute for the Social Sciences. (Oct. 22, 2012)