Provost: University is addressing misconduct charge

The university is addressing 'on multiple fronts' the alleged misconduct of a professor in the Africana Studies and Research Center, Provost Kent Fuchs said in a letter to concerned Africana alumni April 12.

Personal musings about life, diversity decorate library walls

Posters featuring musings by eight students and faculty members are on display in the corridor between Olin and Kroch libraries as part of the 'Writing on the Wall: Cultural Experiences' exhibit.

Two undergrads receive Xerox minority scholarships

Richard Dunning '13 and Matthew Cong '11 have received Xerox Technical Minority Scholarships, which recognize high academic achievement in the fields of science, engineering and technology. (April 13, 2010)

Robert Harris named Africana Center's next director

Robert L. Harris, professor of African-American history at Cornell since 1975, will be the next director of the Africana Studies and Research Center starting July 1.

Former Brazilian president: Despite recession, globalization, technology will trigger historic renaissance

Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former president of Brazil (1995-2003), spoke about globalization and technology as the Bartels World Affairs Fellowship lecturer in Call Auditorium April 7. (April 8, 2010)

Student who is paralyzed founds service to assist injured, disabled students with daily activities

Sara Furguson '10, who suffered a high-level spinal cord injury at age 3, says Cornell has done a 'fantastic job' in accommodating her needs. (April 7, 2010)

Tougher grading is one reason for high STEM dropout rate

Presenters at a Cornell Higher Education Research Institute conference reported on their research into why college students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics drop out. (April 2, 2010)

International delegation of women leaders visits Law School

Fourteen prominent women from 13 countries toured the Law School March 15 and forged ties with faculty leaders of the Avon Global Center for Women and Justice. (March 17, 2010)

Professor: Achievement gap is deep, even among African-American middle class

Travis Gosa, Cornell assistant professor of Africana studies, said that blacks still suffer from an achievement gap - even among the middle class - at a March 12 seminar. (March 16, 2010)