State scholarships don't entice graduates to stay in state

The study was the first to look at the long-term effectiveness of merit-based scholarship programs on residency choices.

Fools rush in? Sex early in a relationship linked to later dissatisfaction

Women who have sex early in a relationship are more likely to be dissatisfied later with the quality of the relationship, according to Sharon Sassler, professor of policy analysis and management. (Dec. 19, 2012)

More than 900 students will get their degrees this winter

Nick Lawrie '13 will graduate in January with the ability to follow his passion for 'helping the little guy,' thanks to his ILR School education and Cornell financial aid. (Dec. 17, 2012)

Students create campus meditation room to help Cornellians de-stress

When the grind of classes or work intensifies, Cornell students, faculty and staff have a new retreat: a meditation and reflection space in Mews Hall, designed and built by students. (Dec. 11, 2012)

Teen dating violence linked to long-term harmful effects

Teens in violent dating relationships are more than twice as likely to repeat such relationships in adulthood and face a greater risk of substance abuse and depression, suggests a new Cornell study. (Dec. 10, 2012)

Free online nutrition course attracts more than 3,800 global participants

A sort of 'mini-MOOC' - massive open online course - in infant and child nutrition has attracted almost 4,000 participants from more than 100 countries.

Study: Casual teen sex linked to higher depression rates

A study found that casual sexual 'hookups' increased a teenager's odds for depression nearly threefold, but teen sex in a committed relationship had no effect on depression levels. (Dec. 4, 2012)

Study: Self-injury in young people is a gateway to suicide

The paper describes how non-suicidal self-injury in young people may open the door to more dangerous actions by lowering one's inhibitions to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. (Dec. 4, 2012)

Project aims to design better firefighting gear

Huiju Park, assistant professor in the Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, is making firefighters' movements more natural and safer by designing better-fitting boots and uniforms. (Dec. 3, 2012)