Intermarriage is down, perhaps because of recent immigrant influx, says Lichter in online chat

Professor Daniel Lichter conducted an online chat on racial and ethnic intermarriage hosted by the Population Reference Bureau May 20. (May 24, 2010)

Alumna urges students to think boldly about hospital design

Nancy Schlichting '79, president and CEO of the Henry Ford Health System, gave the Wagner Memorial Dinner lecture May 8, speaking to Sloan Program in Health Administration alumni and students. (May 24, 2010)

Obendorf honored with lifetime achievement award

Cornell fiber scientist Kay Obendorf was honored by a professional organization for her lifetime achievements, which include insights into the surface chemistry of fibers and their performance. (May 24, 2010)

College of Human Ecology opens its new spiral stair tower

The College of Human Ecology opened its new spiral stair tower May 11, which connects all five floors of Martha Van Rensselaer Hall with the adjacent MVR East Building. (May 17, 2010)

Study uncovers why jurors reward the good-looking, penalize the unbeautiful

A new study identifies the types of thinking among jurors that may predispose them to reasoning rationally or emotionally, which can have a dramatic effect on sentencing. (May 11, 2010)

Former provost Nesheim co-authors book on pet food industry and feeding pets 'right'

Cornell Provost Emeritus Malden Nesheim, longtime director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences, has co-authored a book: 'Feed Your Pet Right: The Authoritative Guide to Feeding Your Dog and Cat.'

Obendorf receives highest award from trade association

Professor S. Kay Obendorf has garnered the top award from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists for her achievements. (May 4, 2010)

Technology has revolutionized nutrition field, says alumna

Elaine Ayres '75, deputy chief of the Lab for Informatics Development at the National Institutes of Health, spoke to nutrition students about how technology has revolutionized dietetics. (April 30, 2010)

USDA funds Cornell extension work in childhood obesity prevention

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nutritionist Christina Stark almost $500,000 to train extension/community teams on collaborative, ecological approaches for childhood obesity prevention. (April 28, 2010)