Graduate student wins Rome Prize Competition

Jesse Jones, a doctoral candidate in music, is one of 30 winners of the 116th annual Rome Prize Competition held by the American Academy in Rome.

Course helps grad students secure NSF fellowships

A new course in the College of Veterinary Medicine helped four of six graduate students who applied win National Science Foundation fellowships. (April 25, 2012)

Speakers echo language style of superiors, especially if they need something

Computer analysis of online discussion and Supreme Court arguments shows how speakers unconsciously adjust to those with power. (April 23, 2012)

Alexander, an 'accidental entrepreneur,' credits Cornell for much of his success

John Alexander '74, MBA '76, 2012 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year, reflected on his career as founder of CBORD group and philanthropy at April 19 celebration. (April 23, 2012)

Students win scholarships for graduate study

Two students in the College of Arts and Sciences - Daniel Young '13 and Mallory Matsumoto '12 - have won prestigious scholarships for graduate study. (April 17, 2012)

Cornell encourages input from Roosevelt Islanders

Cornell administrators stressed they want to work with local community groups on Roosevelt Island as the CornellNYC Tech campus takes shape, April 5, at a town hall meeting on Roosevelt Island.

Nontoxic nanosheets could turn waste heat into power

Scientists have developed an inexpensive, environmentally friendly way of synthesizing oxide crystal sheets, which have useful properties for electronics and alternative energy applications. (April 10, 2012)

Insect expert bugged by the lack of women in entomology

Entomologist May Berenbaum, department head at the University of Illinois, discussed the lack of women in her field April 3 as part of the two-day Frontiers Symposium of leading women life scientists.

Immersion program bolsters humanities Ph.D. students

A new immersion program by Cornell University Library helps graduate students in the humanities make the most of their research. (April 3, 2012)