Four N.Y. companies receive JumpStart grants

It's not discrimination, but rather differences in resources attributable to career and family-related choices that set women back in science fields, Cornell researchers say. (Feb. 7, 2011)

Trustees approve tuition and fees for 2011-12

The Cornell Board of Trustees approved an across-the-board tuition increase of $1,875 for all of the university's undergraduate students for the 2011-12 academic year. (Jan. 30, 2011)

World-renowned vet Robert Kirk dies at 88

World-renowned veterinarian Robert W. Kirk, DVM '46, author of the well-known text 'Current Veterinary Therapy,' died Jan. 19 in Ithaca. (Jan. 24, 2011)

Veterinary microbiologist James Gillespie dies at 93

James H. Gillespie, DVM, professor emeritus of microbiology and immunology in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, died Jan. 10 at the age of 93.

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists opens in Stamford

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, a satellite referral and 24-hour emergency care hospital, officially opens its doors Jan. 14 at 880 Canal St. in Stamford, Conn. (Jan. 14, 2011)

Campus managers to partner with units, colleges

Each unit and college on campus now has a campus manager who will act as its liaison with the Division of Facilities Services. (Jan. 13, 2011)

Large-breed puppies needed for study to prevent arthritis

A Cornell researcher needs some large-breed puppies for a study on preventing arthritis in later life. The surgery involved would be free of charge. (Jan. 11, 2011)

Avian pathologist Stephen Hitchner dies at 94

Avian pathologist Stephen B. Hitchner, who taught and researched at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine 1966-81, has died at age 94. (Jan. 11, 2011)

Digester accident caused by manufacturer programming error; Cornell corrects system

A Dec. 10-11 accidental discharge of non-hazardous treated wastewater from Cornell's digester of animal remains was caused by programming issues that were traced to the digester's manufacturer. (Dec. 22, 2010)