President Skorton updates community on Hurricane Sandy

In a message to the community, President David Skorton gives an update on the impact and response to Hurricane Sandy at Cornell locations in New York City, across the state, in the Northeast and in Haiti. (Oct. 31, 2012)

Alumni, faculty, students salute Jack Muckstadt as he retires

Alumni, faculty, students and friends of the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering celebrated Jack Muckstadt's retirement Oct. 25-26 with a poster session and symposium. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Cornell urges caution as Hurricane Sandy approaches coast

University officials are urging the Cornell community to take precautions and monitor updates as Hurricane Sandy progresses inland. (Oct. 29, 2012)

New book focuses on LGBT performance artists

Sara Warner, associate professor in the Department of Performing and Media Arts, has published her first book, 'Acts of Gaiety: LGBT Performance and the Politics of Pleasure.' (Oct. 26, 2012)

Task force offers its plan for internationalization at Cornell

Building on its existing strengths, coordinating resources and making additional investments will help Cornell enhance and solidify its status as a top school for international studies and engagement, says a new report.

Study: Occupant comfort is critical to green building design

Green design does not necessarily mean comfortable design, reports a study by Cornell and Ithaca College ergonomists. (Oct. 22, 2012)

Poor kids twice as likely to suffer from arthritis, hypertension in adulthood

Children who are poor from the time they are born through age two are twice as likely to suffer from arthritis and high blood pressure when they grow up, according to a new Cornell study. (Oct. 17, 2012)

Researchers test how school gardens foster healthful habits

At 15 low-income schools spread across six New York state counties, elementary students are growing fruits and vegetables - and their minds, with Cornell's help. (Oct. 17, 2012)

School gardens sprout up across nation to curb obesity

Cornell Cooperative Extension-New York City is helping elementary school children grow healthy produce to improve nutrition throughout the New York state. (Oct. 17, 2012)