LGBT perspectives on academia could foster inclusivity

A Weill Cornell Medical College research team surveyed nearly 350 LGBT doctors, nurses and other health care professionals and trainees to better understand the support they receive and the obstacles they face in academia.

Meet Ryan Lombardi, new VP for student and campus life

Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life as of Aug. 1, shares his thoughts on the division's role on campus, his role as leader of a student-focused organization and the challenges facing students today.

37 Latin American students jump into summer research

Thirty-seven students from Latin America have been working with research faculty on campus as part of CienciAmerica, an eight-week summer program at Cornell.

Racial segregation takes new forms, study shows

Daniel Lichter finds racial segregation in the U.S. takes new forms as segregation from neighborhood to neighborhood decreases but suburban communities are becoming increasingly racially homogenous.

Beth Lyon to direct Farmworker Legal Assistance Clinic

This summer, Cornell Law School welcomes new clinical faculty member Beth Lyon, founder of Cornell’s Farmworker Legal Assistance Clinic, which assists farm workers and rural immigrant communities.

Faculty help diversify the op-ed landscape

Faculty members have received special coaching to help them express their ideas in popular media through the Public Voices Fellows program.

IT has helped scholars collaborate, now may diversify

At a conference for Cornell IT workers, panelists reviewed the history of computer networking and discussed the role of women in computer science.

Community vigil for Charleston set for 6 p.m. tonight

“A Gathering In Honor of Mother Emanuel's Nine Faithful” will be held June 25 at 6 p.m. at the St. James AMEZ Church, 116 Cleveland Ave., Ithaca.

Garrett calls on Cornellians to fight racism, bigotry

President-elect Elizabeth Garrett released a statement June 25 expressing sympathy for the victims of the Charleston church shooting and calling on Cornellians to combat racism and bigotry.