Minority students get a taste of advanced computer networking, and encouragement for academic careers

Minority computer science students learned more about Internet hardware and software and about academic careers at a recent Cornell workshop.

In STEM fields, women still lag behind men in obtaining faculty positions, say panelists

A Cornell conference considered issues that lead to fewer women completing doctoral degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. (June 24, 2011)

Work cultures need to change, say conference speakers

More than 200 people from area colleges, organizations and government services attended the Diversity Community Roundtable at Ithaca College, discussing ways to create inclusive workplace cultures. (June 17, 2011)

Community radio show produced and co-sponsored by CU wins top SUNY award

A community radio show produced and co-sponsored by Cornell has won a top award from the State University of New York Council for University Advancement.

Changing upstate population influences land use, health care, other key issues

Scholars and civic leaders pondered how to address the challenges prompted by upstate New York's changing population at the State of Upstate New York Conference in Syracuse, N.Y., June 8. (June 10, 2011)

Ph.D. student lands three fellowships in three months to combat nerve disorders

Ph.D. candidate Christopher Blackwood has garnered three fellowships in three months to support his research in neurodegenerative disorders, which disproportionately affect minority communities. (June 7, 2011)

Rickard named director of American Indian Program

Cornell art historian Jolene Rickard will lead Cornell's American Indian Program as its new director, effective July 1. (May 18, 2011)

Building community is key to helping men of color succeed at Cornell, students say

On May 4 Renee Alexander '74, associate dean of students and director of intercultural programs, led a discussion with men of color on ways to build community and enhance their academic success at Cornell. (May 5, 2011)

A.T. Miller named associate vice provost for academic diversity initiatives

After an extensive search, Andrew Thompson Miller has been named associate vice provost for academic diversity initiatives. Currently at the University of Michigan, he will assume his new position July 1. (May 2, 2011)