Students gain insights from noted economist

Economist Robert Moffitt, a leading expert on the economics of welfare reform, recently spent a week at Cornell to lecture in classes and work with students. (March 2, 2010)

Provost: Focus, decide how to do less with fewer resources

In the next five years, Cornell must pare down its breadth while strengthening its depth, Provost Kent Fuchs said at a Feb. 25 public discussion on a draft of the strategic plan.

Strategic plan to take Cornell to 2015 and beyond

Edward Lawler, chair of the Strategic Planning Advisory Council, sits down with the Cornell Chronicle to talk about what the council is up to, and what its activities mean for Cornell.

Trustees approve 4.5 percent endowed tuition increase; statutory tuition will rise by same dollar amount

The board of trustees has approved a plan that calls for a 4.5 percent tuition increase for undergrads in the endowed colleges and an increase of the same dollar amount for the state-supported colleges.

Worker turnover hurts customer service, study shows

A new ILR School study finds that worker turnover affects employee productivity and morale, causing service to falter.

Student group travels to India for cultural experience

Students in the Minority Organization of Architecture, Art and Planning are engaged in field study and cultural immersion on a winter break trip to India.

Small grants awarded to social scientists

The Institute for the Social Sciences has announced the recipients of its biannual small grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support. (Dec. 21, 2009)

Graduates, families celebrate at winter commencement

Some 360 degree candidates attended winter commencement Dec. 19 in Barton Hall, along with 2,000 cheering friends and family members. (Dec. 21, 2009)

Safety expert: 'Be like Dracula,' hide lower face in elbow to prevent spreading H1N1

The ILR School's Nellie J. Brown trains more than 2,000 workers annually, from firefighters, office workers and farmers to metalworkers, health care workers and cosmetologists on how to stay safe on the job. (Dec. 18, 2009)