New Ph.D. combines ergonomics, environmental psychology, facility planning, design

Cornell is now offering a doctorate degree that combines ergonomics, environmental psychology, facility planning and design in the College of Human Ecology. (Oct. 28, 2008)

Cornell survey: Health insurance reform a top priority for New Yorkers

A new Cornell survey finds that health insurance reform is a top priority for New Yorkers, and they are willing to pay higher taxes so more people can be insured. (Oct. 27, 2008)

New grant to support grad students in obesity prevention

A new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support three nutrition graduate students to focus on obesity, taking an ecological perspective. (Oct. 22, 2008)

Extension student interns connect Cornell to communities

Thirteen Cornell students served as Cornell Cooperative Extension interns this past summer, working with faculty on community outreach projects they helped to design. (Oct. 22, 2008)

Michael Latham honored with public lecture in Malaysia

Michael Latham, M.D., professor emeritus and graduate school professor of nutritional sciences at Cornell, was honored Oct. 7 with the Michael Latham Public Lecture in Penang, Malaysia. (Oct. 13, 2008)

Flora Rose also played critical role in Hotel School establishment

Flora Rose played a critical role not only in getting the School of Home Economics launched at Cornell, but also the School of Hotel Administration, writes Glenn Withiam in a letter to the editor. (Oct. 13, 2008)

New Human Ecology dean takes hands-on approach

Alan Mathios, the new Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology, plans to improve facilities, collaborations and real-world learning. (Oct. 7, 2008)

Conferees explore whether newer immigrants can attain American dream as easily as other generations

The conference, 'The Immigrant Child: Past, Present and Future,' Oct. 3-4 at Cornell, explored whether the American dream is within reach of today's immigrant children. (Oct. 7, 2008)

Expert panel meets to discuss health care and immigration, but massive bailout is on minds of most

About 1,000 people convened in Bailey Hall Sept. 26 to hear experts discuss the U.S. presidential candidates' positions on health care, immigration and Social Security. (Sept. 30, 2008)