Large and in charge: Powerful people overestimate their own height

An ILR School study finds that powerful people experience a physical sensation of being taller than they actually are when they exercise power. (Jan. 6, 2012)

Job discrimination against criminal record holders is a 'national tragedy'

At an ILR School conference in New York City Dec. 8, experts gathered to examine how to increase hiring of people with criminal records. (Jan. 3, 2012)

ILR's Givan to receive Labor and Employment Relations Association award

Rebecca Givan, assistant professor in the ILR School, will receive the Labor and Employment Relations Association's John T. Dunlop Outstanding Scholar Award in January. (Dec. 8, 2011)

To give back, students launch nonprofit mentoring organization

Students have launched Practice Makes Perfect, a nonprofit student organization that pairs high school students with fifth-graders for summer mentoring. (Dec. 7, 2011)

Cornell ranks high in attracting international students

New York ranks No. 2 in attracting international students, and Cornell is part of the reason: It was ranked No. 25 in the nation for hosting foreign students, says the Open Doors Report for 2011. (Dec. 6, 2011)

Forensics Society jumps to No. 4 debating team in the world

In a meteoric rise, Cornell's Forensics Society debate team has jumped from No. 212 in 2008 to No. 4 in the world, besting Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard.

Union economist urges students to consider careers in the labor movement

Labor union economist Jenny Ho, MPA '10, urged Cornell students to examine career opportunities in the labor movement. (Dec. 2, 2011)

Students flock to ILR School disability studies courses

Students across Cornell are taking ILR School disability studies classes and applying what they learn to internships and careers. (Nov. 30, 2011)

Introducing new members of the faculty

Get aquainted with the 2011-12 new faculty members, including hobbies, interests and academic focus. (Nov. 29, 2011)