Economists: 9 million lost health insurance in recession

More than 9 million Americans lost their health insurance during the 2007-09 recession, and older white men were hardest hit. (Dec. 7, 2011)

Cornell ranks high in attracting international students

New York ranks No. 2 in attracting international students, and Cornell is part of the reason: It was ranked No. 25 in the nation for hosting foreign students, says the Open Doors Report for 2011. (Dec. 6, 2011)

Introducing new members of the faculty

Get aquainted with the 2011-12 new faculty members, including hobbies, interests and academic focus. (Nov. 29, 2011)

Study: Race plays a role in the pace of some romances

A study finds that white men and minority women become intimate and cohabitate faster than other couples do. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Social Forces. (Nov. 23, 2011)

Cascadilla Gorge gets a custom-made gate inspired by waterfalls, oaks

A new 1,200-pound gate, custom-made by local artisan Durand Van Doren, will allow Cornell Plantations staff to close the trail each winter when conditions are unsafe. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Study: Female athletes with low iron levels face a competitive disadvantage

Female athletes with low levels of iron in their bodies, yet who are not anemic, may be at a disadvantage even before their competitive season starts, according to a new Cornell study. (Nov. 18, 2011)

Campus, local volunteers sew hygiene kits for poor women

Volunteers assembled 54 feminine hygiene kits at the Human Ecology Building Nov. 12. The kits will go to poor women in Africa and Asia. (Nov. 17, 2011)

Big portions, cheap food and other factors make us fat

A dieter's decision to eat or not is often determined by powerful environmental cues that he or she is probably not even aware of. But daily weighing can help, reports a new Cornell study. (Nov. 16, 2011)

Human Ecology celebrates 100 years of CCE partnership

Cornell Cooperative Extension leaders gathered for 'Bridging the Gap Between Science and Service: the First 100 Years of Cooperative Extension,' at the Cornell Club in Manhattan Nov. 1. (Nov. 3, 2011)