Students' NYC visit marks 10th annual U.N. trip

For the 10th year, 74 students, scholars and staff spent the day in New York City for the educational trip to the United Nations.

Cornell to build on top 25 study abroad ranking

Cornell has been included in a top 25 list of universities with the most students studying abroad; Cornell leaders are looking at even higher goals to improve the rate of students studying internationally.

Alumnus leads Panama Canal’s massive expansion

Jorge de la Guardia, M.Eng. ’74, executive manager for the Panama Canal expansion, gave a Nov. 7 talk, “The Political and Economic Challenges for the Construction of the New Panama Canal,” on campus.

Skorton states concern for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan

President David J. Skorton issued a statement saying, "The thoughts, concern, and goodwill of the entire Cornell University community turn today toward the Philippines."

India: World's 'most interesting democratic experiment'

Dnyaneshwar Mulay, consul general of India, discussed India’s history and progress from independence on campus Nov. 8.

Johnson center to lead marine ecosystem group

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise will lead a $2.3 million effort to improve economic links to marine ecosystems.

Program pairs Ithacans with international students

The Cornell International Friendship Program pairs local residents with international students and scholars to promote friendships and make the students' experiences more homey.

Swedish insect scientists visit for symposium

Last month, Cornell hosted 13 Swedish researchers for the Stockholm-Cornell Symposium on Insect Biology, reciprocating a similar meeting held in Stockholm in 2011.

Student leads effort to build dairy at Kenyan school

Kirstin Torgerson ’15 has secured funds that will be used to construct a 20-25 cow dairy at an all-girls school in Kenya.