His three-year term, to begin July 1, results from a canvassing of the Africana faculty. Earlier this semester, the faculty voted unanimously to make Aching a full professor in their department, also starting July 1.
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.
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 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 Susan Murphy issued a statement regarding an incident involving racial slurs and bottle throwing at 730 University Ave., home of Sigma Pi fraternity.
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)
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)
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'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)
