A new Cornell study suggests that long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by about 10 percent. (June 15, 2011)
Walter R. Lynn, professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering and of science and technology studies, died June 6 of cancer. He was 82. (June 9, 2011)
The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future chose 10 interdisciplinary projects to receive academic venture funds for spring 2011. The awards were announced May 29 and total $662,509. (June 1, 2011)
President David Skorton delivered Cornell's 143rd commencement May 29, welcoming about 6,000 new graduates to the global Cornell family. (May 29, 2011)
Thirty-three top Cornell seniors selected their most influential high school and Cornell teachers for honors through the 2011 Merrill Presidential Scholars program. (May 25, 2011)
The State of Upstate New York Conference: Resiliency, Partnerships and Innovation will be held in Syracuse, N.Y., June 8-9 for a broad audience of policymakers, academics and elected officials. (May 23, 2011)
Cornell celebrates its 143rd Graduation Weekend, May 28-29. Rudolph Giuliani will give the Senior Convocation Address May 28, and President David Skorton will deliver the Commencement Address May 29. (May 23, 2011)
During his keynote address at the Sloan Program in Health Administration's annual Wagner Memorial Dinner, Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, emphasized the role of technology in improving health care. (May 23, 2011)
Cornell economist Michael Lovenheim will study teacher merit pay programs with a grant from a National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship. (May 18, 2011)
