Stover honored with MERIT award for folate research

To support his long-running research on vitamins folate and vitamin B-12 and their link to chronic disease, Patrick Stover, professor of nutritional biochemistry, has received funding for 10 years.

Rudy Nazitto '13 earns oncology fellowship in Spain

The human biology, health and society major in Cornell's College of Human Ecology has been awarded an oncology research fellowship at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center. (May 30, 2012)

Proud graduates head to Commencement - and their futures

Graduating seniors, graduate and professional degree students and family members gathered on Cornell's Arts Quad May 27 before Commencement ceremonies to take pictures, see friends and look to the future. (May 27, 2012)

Bloomberg delivers humor, history in Convocation address

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. (May 26, 2012)

Cornell honors top seniors as Merrill scholars

This year, 32 graduating seniors have been honored as Merrill Presidential scholars; they, in turn, honored a high school teacher and a Cornell instructor, May 23.

Staff members complete degrees in wide-ranging studies

Thirty-six staff members were recognized by President Skorton at the annual staff graduate reception May 21, Friends Hall, for completing higher education degrees.

Design thinking helps shape new businesses, professor tells Bay Area alumni

Professor Sheila Danko and a panel of alumni discussed how design thinking influences businesses at an event May 10 in San Francisco.

Allen shares secrets to turning around failing hospitals

Percy Allen II, MPA '75, shared his secrets for reviving money-losing hospitals with the Sloan Program in Health Administration May 5. Some keys: cheerleading and not cutting too close to the bone.

New book offers a roadmap for translational research

Elaine Wethington and Rachel Dunifon have co-edited the new book, 'Research for the Public Good: Applying the Methods of Translational Research to Improve Human Health and Well-Being.' (May 10, 2012)