Perkins Prize applications accepted through March 7

Applications are being accepted through March 7 for the 22nd Anniversary James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial Understanding and Harmony. The winner receives a $5,000 prize.

Alumnae in media and the arts on campus March 5

From the silver screen, the airwaves, the stage and the page, renowned Cornellians return to campus March 5 to share their media-industry savvy at free events sponsored by the President’s Council of Cornell Women.

University to provide inclusive restrooms, consistent signage

President Garrett supports the University Assembly resolution for more all-gender single-occupancy restrooms and for greater access to restrooms with universal design, as well as consistent restroom, locker and shower signage.

Cornell joins the fray in narrowing gender gap on Wikipedia

To help improve content on women and the arts on Wikipedia and narrow that gender gap, Cornell will participate in the 2016 Wikipedia: Art + Feminism edit-a-thon, March 5.

Breaking Bread discussion centers on religion

About 60 students, staff and faculty members met over dinner at a “Breaking Bread” event Feb. 10 to share their experiences and perspectives on race, religion and campus climate.

Speaker series to explore community engagement

A spring 2016 speaker series at Cornell will feature practitioners and scholars who will share diverse perspectives on local community engagement.

Undocumented students with DACA status to be eligible for more financial aid

Starting in fall 2016, undocumented undergraduate students who hold Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival status granted by the federal government will be considered by Cornell as domestic students for admissions and financial aid.

Undergraduate tuition to rise 3.75 percent for 2016-17

The cost of undergraduate tuition at Cornell will rise 3.75 percent in the 2016-17 academic year, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced Feb. 11.

Sharing life's stories brings hope, Cornell Woodson says

Cornell Woodson uses his childhood experiences and the impressions they left to explain how those experiences, if shared, can help others experiencing similar difficulties.