Nathan Peck Sr., professor emeritus of plant and soil science, dies at 94

Nathan Hiram Peck Sr. ’51, Ph.D. ’56, professor emeritus of plant and soil science, died Aug. 24 at the Geneva Living Center North in Geneva, New York. He was 94.

Day of Caring is Sept. 13; Cornell United Way kicks off Sept. 20 

The United Way of Tompkins County will celebrate its 21st annual Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring and kick off its 2017-18 Community Campaign Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Stewart Park’s large pavilion.

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Inauguration showcases community spirit, skills at work

The inauguration of Martha E. Pollack as Cornell's 14th president has taken months of planning and effort, from lining up activities and inviting vendors, to designing and hanging banners, and organizing volunteers.

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N.Y. honeybees stung hard by varroa mite, researchers find

A small mite is causing big trouble for New York state's honeybee population and putting in peril the fruit and vegetable crops that depend on these pollinators.

$50 New York City bus trips available on upcoming dates

NYC discounted round-trip tickets are now available to Cornell faculty, staff and their guests, March 10, April 14, May 5 and June 2, through Cornell Recreation Connection and Swarthout Coaches.

Biddy Martin nominated as Cornell Provost

Cornell President Hunter R. Rawlings announced that he will submit to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees his nomination of Biddy Martin as University Provost.

Exhausted farmers need a break from pitching hay, milking and other chores

Cornell Cooperative Extension in St. Lawrence County, is seeking volunteer mechanics to help repair and keep generators running on dairy farms.

Cornell and the University of Hawaii introduce the first genetically- engineered fruit crop cleared by the USDA

Cornell and the University of Hawaii today unveiled two lines of papaya that could save the $45 million Hawaiian papaya industry. "SunUp" and "Rainbow" look and taste like their "Sunset" predecessor and are resistant to the papaya ringspot virus (PRSV), which is destroying the Hawaiian crop.

Cornell 's statutory colleges hold Open House Oct. 19 and Transfer Day Nov. 1

Cornell's statutory colleges will hold two special events this fall: Open House and Transfer Day. Young people interested in learning about undergraduate admission to three state-assisted colleges at Cornell are encouraged to attend.