Obesity accounts for 21 percent of U.S. health care costs

The research uses new methods to make a stronger case for government intervention to prevent obesity, says lead author John Cawley, professor of policy analysis and management and of economics. (April 4, 2012)

Five campus buildings recognized at green building conference

Five of Cornell's buildings were recognized as exemplary New York state green buildings at the 10th Annual New York State Green Building Conference in Syracuse, March 29-30. (April 2, 2012)

Nine inducted into graduate honor society

Nine graduate students have been chosen to be part of the Cornell chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The students were inducted at the annual Bouchet conference, March 30-31. (April 2, 2012)

White House recognizes Dudley for farmworker program

Mary Jo Dudley, director of the Cornell Farmworker Program, was honored by the White House as a Cesar Chavez 'Champion of Change' March 29. (March 30, 2012)

Population Center a 'hub for social sciences' at Cornell

As the new director of the Cornell Population Center, professor Dan Lichter is uniting Cornell scholars from across campus to apply demography to pressing social and political issues. (March 26, 2012)

U.S. Green Building Council CEO to speak on sustainability

Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council, will discuss 'People, Planet and Performance,' April 5 at 4:45 p.m. in G73 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall. (March 26, 2012)

Alumni offer advice, perspectives on career development

More than 100 Cornellians who graduated between 2000 and 2011 advised each other on strategies to advance their careers, such as building a 'personal brand.' (March 20, 2012)

Cornell Silicon Valley event tackles 'designing the future'

Some 500 people gathered for Cornell Silicon Valley's March 14 event to hear about designing for the future. It featured 20 speakers, including Cornell President David Skorton. (March 19, 2012)

Teens take risks to 'play the odds' but can be taught otherwise, says Reyna to NYC media

At an Inside Cornell media event March 13 in Manhattan, Professor Valerie Reyna said that teens take dangerous risks but a new program is teaching teens to take a different point of view. (March 15, 2012)