Professors receive Distinguished Africanist Awards

Professors N'Dri Assie-Lumumba and Tukumbi Lumumba-Kasongo have each received the 2010 Distinguished Africanist Award from the New York State African Studies Association. (April 15, 2010)

Panel reflects on influence of Edouard Glissant

The work of poet and philosopher Edouard Glissant was the subject of a panel discussion held April 8 at the Africana Center. (April 15, 2010)

Provost: University is addressing misconduct charge

The university is addressing 'on multiple fronts' the alleged misconduct of a professor in the Africana Studies and Research Center, Provost Kent Fuchs said in a letter to concerned Africana alumni April 12.

Personal musings about life, diversity decorate library walls

Posters featuring musings by eight students and faculty members are on display in the corridor between Olin and Kroch libraries as part of the 'Writing on the Wall: Cultural Experiences' exhibit.

Two undergrads receive Xerox minority scholarships

Richard Dunning '13 and Matthew Cong '11 have received Xerox Technical Minority Scholarships, which recognize high academic achievement in the fields of science, engineering and technology. (April 13, 2010)

Robert Harris named Africana Center's next director

Robert L. Harris, professor of African-American history at Cornell since 1975, will be the next director of the Africana Studies and Research Center starting July 1.

Former Brazilian president: Despite recession, globalization, technology will trigger historic renaissance

Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former president of Brazil (1995-2003), spoke about globalization and technology as the Bartels World Affairs Fellowship lecturer in Call Auditorium April 7. (April 8, 2010)

Student who is paralyzed founds service to assist injured, disabled students with daily activities

Sara Furguson '10, who suffered a high-level spinal cord injury at age 3, says Cornell has done a 'fantastic job' in accommodating her needs. (April 7, 2010)

Tougher grading is one reason for high STEM dropout rate

Presenters at a Cornell Higher Education Research Institute conference reported on their research into why college students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics drop out. (April 2, 2010)