Libe Slope features living art display

Recent transfer student and horticulture enthusiast Justin Kondrat ’14 has led a project with the help of nearly 100 Cornellians to plant some 50,000 blooming flowers that spell out the word “rooted” in 10-foot letters on Libe Slope; the display will glow nightly until May 1.

'Greek Freak' dance competition is April 18

Competitive stepping, strolling, saluting dancers take the State Theatre of Ithaca stage April 18 for Greek Freak 2014.

Campus diversity study assesses student experiences

The voices of nearly 400 Cornell students discussing their experiences with diversity on campus form the basis of a new study completed this month. Toward New Destinations has been updated to reflect new and expanding initiatives aimed to improve campus climate.

Conference aims to hook girls on science, math

The Expanding Your Horizons Conference April 12 brought middle school girls to campus to be exposed to science and math careers.

Astronaut credits programs with helping her soar

Astronaut Mae Jemison, M.D. '81, spoke on campus April 12 at the induction ceremony for the McNair scholars program, which prepares students from disadvantaged backgrounds for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

Angela Davis to deliver Olin lecture April 25

Scholar, author and political activist Angela Davis will deliver a Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin lecture series Friday, April 25.

Six inducted into graduate honor society

Five doctoral candidates and one postdoctoral associate at Cornell were recently inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.

Archaeologist reveals sustainable practices of the Haudenosaunee

Cornell archaeologist Kurt Jordan rescues 1700s Iroquoia from the "narrative of despair."

Course connects students with Hopi community

A course developed by Angela Gonzales, associate professor of development sociology, connects her 15 students with nonprofit organizations on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona, to work collaboratively on projects that address community needs.