Sharon Marine named development VP at NYC tech campus

Sharon Marine, associate dean for external relations at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, has been named vice president for development at the new CornellNYC Tech campus. (July 20, 2012)

Cornell shines in sciences, humanities

The 2012 QS World University Rankings by subject have placed Cornell in the world's top 200 institutions in many categories, ranging from hard sciences to the humanities.

Alumni LGBT scholars win Lambda Awards

Three Cornell alumni have earned 2012 Lambda Literary Awards, a national honor recognizing the best books in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LBGT) studies.

Link discovered between tomato ripening, color and taste

Researchers have identified the gene that controls tomato ripening; their study is published in the June 29 issue of Science.

Researchers convert 'beer' into a better-than-ethanol biofuel

Using an open microbial community, biological engineers have designed a process for upgrading ethanol into a more valuable fuel precursor.

Painful memory? Think about a loved one, study says

After recalling an upsetting event, thinking about your mother or romantic partner can make you feel better and reduce your negative thinking, according to a new Cornell study. (June 25, 2012)

Some stem cells can trigger tumors, report scientists

Adipose-derived stem cells often used in reconstructive surgeries including mastectomies can create a microenvironment suitable for more tumors to grow, researchers report.

Teagle Foundation grant will prepare graduate students to become better teachers

The $125,000 grant will fund the 21st Century Graduate Teaching and Research Scholars Program, through which graduate students will learn about and use high-impact teaching practices. (May 31, 2012)

Love blooms in horticultural proposal

A graduate student planted red tulips in the fall; in the spring he took his girlfriend to see them blooming. It said, 'Marry me, Kelly.' She said yes. (May 30, 2012)