The Latin American Studies Program holds its inaugural Cornell conference Friday, Feb. 19, with more than 30 research topics and projects presented by faculty, staff and students.
The Cornell Board of Trustees has approved an increase in the minimum stipend rates for graduate teaching and research assistants and graduate fellowship holders.
Each of the three schools that will comprise the College of Business will retain their unique academic cultures. “This is the strength of this emerging business school," said Provost Michael Kotlikoff.
The president and provost have outlined a process of engagement aimed to garner input from faculty, students, staff and alumni in shaping the new integrated College of Business. A host of committees have been established, and input is being sought through open forums, a series of alumni events and online feedback.
Cornell faculty and students will be among thousands of scientists representing an array of research to swarm Washington, D.C., Feb. 11-15 for the annual AAAS meeting and exposition.
A developer for the site of the current Maplewood Park Apartments and a pre-development agreement were approved at a trustee committee meeting Jan. 28, the first step in increasing affordable housing for Cornell graduate and professional students.
