Brain changes in older adults increase risk for scams

For the first time, researchers have identified a biological basis for financial exploitation in older adults. Nathan Spreng, assistant professor of human development in the College of Human Ecology, led the effort.

Undergrad curates historical exhibition of wedding gowns

"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue," an exhibition exploring the history and significance of wedding dresses, runs through July 31 in the Human Ecology Building.

Anabel's Grocery strives to stem food inequity on campus

Anabel's Grocery, under construction in Anabel Taylor Hall and scheduled to open in summer 2017, seeks to address student food access and food security.

For Asian-Americans, daily racial slights invade the nights

The more racial insults and bias Asian-Americans faced during a two-week study, the worse they slept, according to a new research by Anthony Ong, associate professor of human development.

Students weave societal struggles into March 11 show

After countless hours of preparation, 27 student designers will see their work grace the catwalk at the Cornell Fashion Collective’s 33rd Annual Runway Show Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in Barton Hall.

Charles Brainerd elected to national education academy

Charles Brainerd, professor and chair of the Department of Human Development in the College of Human Ecology, has been elected to the National Academy of Education for his contributions in the field of education research.

Health care leader advises students to be 'disruptors'

Nancy M. Schlichting, MBA ’79, retired CEO of the Henry Ford Health System, delivered a keynote address on "Unconventional Leadership" at the inaugural Sloan Women in Healthcare Leadership Symposium.

Robert J. Sternberg receives lifetime achievement award

Robert J. Sternberg, an intelligence expert, will receive the 2017 William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science. The award honors his lifetime of outstanding intellectual contributions to psychology.

Matter Design Computation grad program set to launch

A new multidisciplinary collaborative research graduate degree program at Cornell will combine architectural research with study in material computation, adaptive architecture and digital fabrication.