Dafamation lawsuit against Cornell labor researcher is dismissed

The defamation lawsuit filed against Cornell labor researcher Kate Bronfenbrenner by Beverly Enterprises Inc., one of the nation's largest nursing home operators, has been dismissed.

Summer construction projects begin on Cornell's Tower Road June 8

Beginning on Monday, June 8, Tower Road, a main thoroughfare of the Cornell University campus, will become the site of several major construction projects.

Cornell strengthens Jewish Studies Program with named professorships

In a move designed to enhance the stature of Jewish studies at Cornell, university officials have announced the creation of three new named professorships in Jewish Studies

Richard Burkhauser is new chair of Cornell's Department of Policy Analysis and Management

"The economic paradigm that explains human behavior allows you to understand the way the world works," says Richard Burkhauser, the new chair of Cornell's Department of Policy Analysis and Management, explaining why economics is his field of choice.

Their confidence high, average investors still lose out consistently to the professionals, Cornell study finds

Their confidence high, average investors still lose out consistently to the professionals, Cornell study finds. Theory aside, efficient markets fail to protect the "little guy."

Sarah E. Thomas named to commission on library services by New York State Board of Regents

Cornell University Librarian named to commission on library services by New York State Board of Regents.

Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences honors outstanding teachers, scholars

Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences honored outstanding teaching and scholarship at its annual Dean's Awards Convocation on May 1. Dean Philip E. Lewis led the afternoon celebration in Lecture Room D in Goldwin Smith Hall.

Cornell Plantations' rhododendron collection is in full bloom

Cornell Plantations gardeners are crediting a mild winter for this spring's spectacular bloom of rhododendrons, including more than 300 specimens on display at Comstock Knoll.

John O. McClain named president of Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society

John O. McClain, professor of production and quantitative analysis at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management, has been named the president of the Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society.