NYC college-prep programs honor Cornell at gala

Cornell was honored as a college partner for its participation and support of students who are affiliated with the CollegeBound Initiative in New York City.

Student assemblies condemn reported bias incident

Following a reported racial harassment incident May 6, the Student Assembly and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly have both issued statements condemning the incident.

Dean of students issues statement on reported bias incident

Dean of Students Kent Hubbell issued a statement about the incident that occurred outside Sigma Pi fraternity May 6. He details steps his office is taking to support students and engage the community.

Vice president issues statement following alleged racial incident

Vice President Susan Murphy issued a statement regarding an incident involving racial slurs and bottle throwing at 730 University Ave., home of Sigma Pi fraternity.

Opperman describes Cornell's new model for diversity at national conference

The third annual Diversity in Higher Education and the Workplace Conference, cosponsored by Cornell, focused on sustainable inclusion and drew panelists and participants from around the country. (April 27, 2012)

Pell stresses need to boost international engagement

Vice Provost Alice Pell and Professor Sarosh Kuruvilla discussed Cornell's international education, research and initiatives at the Cornell Club in New York City April 12. (April 18, 2012)

Melvin visits India Tata scholars

As part of an effort to broaden Cornell's international diversity, Lee H. Melvin, associate vice provost for enrollment, traveled to India to meet with five Tata scholars and other admitted students.

Cornell Death Penalty Project's work on death-row case pays off

Cornell's John Blume and a team of law students worked on the mental retardation litigation in the case of Edward Lee Elmore, who was recently released from prison after 30 years of incarceration. (April 9, 2012)

Alumna also dismayed at lack of women entomologists

In a letter to the editor, Elizabeth Hoare Cowles writes in to agree with May Berenbaum's premise that there are too few women entomologists. (April 6, 2012)