As one door in life closes, others will open, Skorton tells new graduates at Winter Commencement

At Winter Commencement, Dec. 18, President David Skorton recognized 735 candidates and thanked 2,000 attending friends and family, saying that Cornell graduates are known for overcoming challenges. (Dec. 20, 2010)

Department of Defense funds tumor research

A Cornell researcher seeks to understand the mechanisms behind tumor growth in the inherited disease tuberous sclerosis, thanks to an award from the Department of Defense. (Dec. 16, 2010)

Design students help improve spaces in local schools

Design students working with Professor Lorraine Maxwell have been helping the New Roots high school and Caroline Elementary School rethink how they use some of their spaces. (Dec. 15, 2010)

Institute for the Social Sciences awards interdisciplinary research grants

The Institute for the Social Sciences (ISS) has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support for fall 2010.

Five students honored with Smith awards for innovation

Five students working with community partners on projects to strengthen the local community were honored with Robert S. Smith Awards for Community Progress and Innovation to carry out their proposals.

University reminds employees of holiday guidelines

To celebrate the winter holiday season safely and in accordance with the university's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, employees are reminded of university guidelines. (Dec. 9, 2010)

Top alumni restaurateurs share their recipes for success at New York City event

A panel of Cornell food entrepreneur experts, including a chef, sommelier, restaurateur and executive, pondered the successes and challenges of this growing industry, Dec. 6 in New York. (Dec. 9, 2010)

Emeritus professor to speak at international symposium

Michael Latham, M.D., professor emeritus, will deliver the keynote address Dec. 7 on nutritional security through community agriculture in developing countries at FAO international symposium in Rome. (Dec. 6, 2010)

Student receives federal scholarship to study abroad

Jennifer Silverstein, a junior in the College of Human Ecology, has won Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad this coming spring semester. (Dec. 6, 2010)