Cornell Food Venture Center feeds Somali immigrant’s dream

What began as family recipes from Bisharo Ali's native Somalia are now commercial products, thanks in part to help from the Cornell Food Venture Center.

Entrepreneurial students kick off year with Collegetown event

More than 300 students visited the eHub in Collegetown Aug. 29 for an Entrepreneurship Kickoff event.

White House reporter to speak about working ‘under fire’

White House reporter April Ryan will discuss her experiences and her new book at the Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture Thursday, Sept. 20.

Seven projects awarded 2018 digitization grants

Old treasures from Cornell’s archives are starting new digital lives through the Grants Program for Digital Collections in Arts and Sciences, which is funding seven projects this year.

Q&A: What we need to know about blockchain

Emin Gün Sirer, an associate professor of computer science, says the widespread adoption of blockchains and smart contracts is going to be an “extinction-level event” for many companies.

Diners order slightly less when restaurants list calories

A new Cornell study finds that diners whose menus listed calories ordered 3 percent fewer calories in their appetizer and entree courses, but their dessert and drink orders remained the same.

TINY cancer detection device proves effective in Uganda testing

A Cornell-built hand-held device for detecting a form of cancer common in sub-Saharan Africa was successful in initial testing in Uganda.

Author of ‘Behold the Dreamers’ lectures Sept. 13

Novelist and short story writer Imbolo Mbue will speak on campus Thursday, Sept. 13, as part of the Dyson School’s Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

Homecoming 2018 promises favorites, surprises

The past and present will be celebrated at Cornell Homecoming, Sept. 21-22, with a mix of new surprises and time-honored favorite offerings.