Renowned string quartet to perform in Cornell Concert Series

Hailing from Cremona, Italy, the birthplace of the violin, Quartetto di Cremona will perform works by famed Italian composers Boccherini, Puccini, Respighi and Verdi.

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Faculty Diversity Award nominations due March 17

Two tenured and tenure-track faculty members are eligible for this award, which comes with a $15,000 prize.

‘Staggering’ disparities: Homelessness risk varies across race

Black and Indigenous Americans are far more likely to experience homelessness than other groups, according to a Cornell-led study that is the first to report national, annual rates of sheltered homelessness over time across race and ethnicity.

Campus rallies to support Syria, Turkey earthquake survivors

Students, faculty and administrators have quickly mobilized relief efforts and support for those affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Syria and Turkey.

Canine distemper now threatens big cats in Nepal

Although researchers have suspected distemper was infecting tigers and leopards, this study is the first definitive proof of infection in Nepal’s big cats.

Downsizing personal items can be just a snap away

A study involving hundreds of participants showed that when individuals replace an item with a photo or memento, it satisfies the sense of ownership and makes downsizing easier.

Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition launches

The inaugural Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition is now accepting applications, providing an opportunity for producers of value-added dairy products to bring their innovations to market.

August, Russell elected to microbiology academy

Avery August, Ph.D. ’94, and David Russell, both professors in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, have been elected to the American Academy of Microbiology.

Alum sells breastfeeding device to national neonatal brand

The Bridge helps moms who have low milk supply -- now it will be available to new moms around the world.

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