Graying of rural America has policy implications

Cornell professors discussed the trends of an aging American population at a June 20 presentation in Washington, D.C.

President Skorton lauds Supreme Court decisions on diversity

President David Skorton issued a statement June 27 on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions on college admissions policies and same-sex unions.

Seth 'Yossi' Siegel wins Cornell Hillel's Tanner Prize

The prize is awarded annually to an individual, couple, family or other entity to recognize longtime contributions to the both Jewish people and to Cornell.

Faculty members discuss evolution of teaching

The world has changed a lot since the '60s, and so have Cornell students, a panel of historians told alumni at Reunion 2013.

At Reunion, Rooks calls for end to racial segregation

Associate professor of Africana studies Noliwe Rooks advocated adoption of a second Emancipation Proclamation to ensure U.S. racial integrations at a June 7 Reunion talk.

Diverse supplier event showcases range of services

About 60 people attended the first diverse supplier event offered by Procurement Services to highlight businesses, many of them local, owned by women, minorities and veterans.

Yale-Loehr says 2013 immigration reform is unlikely

The U.S. Senate will likely pass a bill to overhaul immigration laws but the House will probably not vote on it this year, said adjunct professor of law, Stephen Yale-Loehr '77, J.D. '81, at a press briefing May 17 in Washington, D.C.

Johnson earns top marks for diversity

Diversity MBA Prep, an online community that brings together women and minorities interested in pursuing MBA degrees, recognized Johnson for diversity in recruitment practices.

Asia-Pacific conference draws record turnout

The sixth Cornell Asia-Pacific Leadership Conference, held April 19-21 in Shanghai, drew record-high attendance of nearly 100 Cornell alumni, parents, friends and faculty members.