ISS project examines reasons for U.S. mass incarceration

The Institute for the Social Sciences' new three-year theme project will examine causes and outcomes of U.S. mass incarceration and contribute to the prison reform policy debates on incarceration.

Cornell Rewind: Exploring our world and beyond

Not long after Cornell University opened its doors, professors organized expeditions. For 150 years, the faculty and students have traveled around our globe and others.

Spartan Race founder De Sena gives back to Cornell

Joe De Sena '90, co-founder of Spartan Race series of extreme athletic competitions, brought the race to campus Sept. 5 and made gifts from the proceeds to Student and Campus Life and athletics.

Roper Center public opinion archive comes to Cornell

The world’s largest public opinion archive – the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, founded in 1947 - will become the Roper Center at Cornell University on Nov. 7.

Good medical facility design boosts care, saves money

Well-designed healthcare facilities lead to better patient outcomes that, in turn, result in money saved for facility owners and patients, according to new Cornell research.

Cornell No. 15 in U.S. News ranking; Dyson, Eng in top 10

In the 2016 U.S. News and World Report rankings released today, Cornell University was ranked No. 15 among top national schools. The Dyson School and the College of Engineering both ranked in the top 10, respectively.

Trauma heightens brain sensitivity to negative events

A new study finds that trauma leaves an imprint on the brain that alters how we process information and emotion, perhaps making us more attuned to subsequent negative occurrences.

Book talks address politics, uncertainty and economic fears

Chats in the Stacks book talks this semester at Olin and Mann libraries feature faculty authors discussing politics and economics as the 2016 presidential election approaches, and other topics from poetry to religion.

Community partnerships expert launches series

Balu Balasubramaniam, M.D., will present the first talk of the 2015-16 Speaker Series titled “What constitutes quality community partnerships?” Friday, Sept.11 at noon in 225 ILR Conference Room.