Power to wage war is focus of D.C. briefing

Cornell law professor Jens Ohlin and U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, an alumnus serving in the U.S. Congress after a long military career, jointly argued June 9 for fundamental changes in how America goes to war.

Current affairs roundtable addresses doctrines, principles

The Reunion 2014 panel featured Fredrik Logevall, Odette Lienau, Jonathan Kirshner.

National panel urges 'putting human boots' on Mars

After 18 months of deliberation, the Committee on Human Spaceflight – co-led by a Cornell professor – issued a report June 4 on whether Earth-bound humans should continue exploring space. The conclusion: Let’s go red.

Cornell faculty share ideas on The Hill

Fourteen Cornell faculty members are contributing columns to The Hill, a widely read policy website in Washington, D.C. Several columns have already appeared, offering faculty an opportunity to influence government decision makers.

Dangerous, underpaid work for the undocumented

Undocumented workers do dangerous jobs without premium pay, and no compensation when they're hurt.

Law School's Schwab honored at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Lacking the "gothic feel" of its towering antecedents, Cornell Law's subterranean wing is a model of "clarity."

Professor Emeritus Werner Dannhauser dies at 84

Werner Dannhauser, professor emeritus of government, died April 26 in Frederick, Pa., at the age of 84.

Scholar to talk about peaceful protests April 29

Douglas Rutzen ’87, president and CEO of the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, will present, "Defending Civil Society and Peaceful Protest Around the World," April 29 at 4:30 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.

Already sharing services, NYS schools could do more

Property tax rebates could come to New York homeowners when school districts share services.