Game design initiative makes digital dreams come true

This year's Game Design Initiative at Cornell, a videogame showcase, was held May 20 in Clark Atrium.

Software offers new way to listen for signals from the stars

A new investigation pioneering a search for periodic signals emanating from the core of the Milky Way.

Elizabeth Johnson wins inaugural Schwartz visionary grant

Johnson received the inaugural Schwartz Research Fund Visionary Grant, worth $375,000, to support her research that will delve deeply into understanding how human milk nutrients contribute directly to infant gastrointestinal health.

Humans have lost half primate ancestors' gut bacteria

A new study finds that hundreds of bacterial groups have evolved in the guts of primate species over millions of years, but humans have lost close to half of these symbiotic bacteria.

New trustees set to join Cornell board

At its May 26 annual meeting, the Cornell Board of Trustees elected three new trustees to four-year terms; they join two recently elected alumni trustees, and a new student-elected trustee.

Pollack urges grads to ‘seek comfort less – and courage more’

The Class of 2023 persevered despite challenges they never could have imagined freshman year, President Martha E. Pollack said at Commencement, held May 27 at Schoellkopf Field.

Receiving commissions, ROTC graduates commit to service

Graduating members of the Tri-Service Brigade received commissions to begin their military service – including the brigade’s first commission into the U.S. Space Force – at a May 26 ceremony in Statler Auditorium.

Cornell fetches high praise at Westminster dog show

On the final night of this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Riney Canine Health Center was recognized with a $10,000 gift from show sponsor Embark Veterinary, Inc. to support their work advancing studies that have the potential to improve the overall health and well-being of dogs’ lives.

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Merrill Scholars honor mentors at 35th annual ceremony

In a two-day celebratory program, Merrill Scholars recognized the high school teacher or mentor who most impacted their early education and the Cornell faculty or staff member who contributed most significantly to their college experience.