Mazourek brings organic plant breeding to N.Y. growers

Michael Mazourek, Ph.D. '08, a professor of plant breeding, has won recognition from the Organic Seed Alliance for his work connecting farmers with research. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Johnson's NYC presence to include 60-story New York Wheel

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise will work with developers of the world's largest Ferris wheel to create a high-tech expo on innovation and sustainability. (Oct. 1, 2012)

Wireless data centers could be faster, cheaper, greener

Cornell computer scientists have proposed an innovative wireless design that could greatly reduce the cost and power consumption of massive cloud computing data centers, while improving performance. (Sept. 26, 2012)

NYT blogger: We should 'take ownership' of energy realities

New York Times environmental blogger and reporter Andrew Revkin spoke on the importance of such environmental issues as fracking while on campus Sept. 24. (Sept. 26, 2012)

Mann Library garden certified by 'green' landscape system

A garden at Cornell's Mann Library entrance is one of 11 landscapes in the country to be certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative, a new 'green' certification system for built landscapes. (Sept. 25, 2012)

Berry open house features new options for growers

The Aug. 31 Small Fruit Open House at Cornell Orchards offered growers new ideas for their growing challenges. (Sept. 24, 2012)

Cornell cuts ties to clothing manufacturer over labor abuses

President David Skorton severed Cornell's relationship with adidas due to the apparel maker's violations of workers' rights. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Social entrepreneurship institute offers solutions for local business owners

As part of the Finger Lakes Social Entrepreneurship Institute, the Center for Transformative Action hosted a discussion on the promise of social entrepreneurship Sept. 13. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Ag station student group turns garden harvest into food donations

Bounty from a student garden at Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva is being donated to a local food pantry. (Sept. 14, 2012)