Business, politics, economics play key roles in sustainable development, say experts

Business, politics and economics play key roles in sustainable development, Cornell professors at a regional symposium of the National Academy of Engineering, May 16.

Students create crispy veggie cubes, raw cookie dough treats for contests

Food science students developed a series of products this year as part of national competitions. (May 17, 2012)

Design thinking helps shape new businesses, professor tells Bay Area alumni

Professor Sheila Danko and a panel of alumni discussed how design thinking influences businesses at an event May 10 in San Francisco.

Allen shares secrets to turning around failing hospitals

Percy Allen II, MPA '75, shared his secrets for reviving money-losing hospitals with the Sloan Program in Health Administration May 5. Some keys: cheerleading and not cutting too close to the bone.

U.S. middle class prospering more than previously thought

Long portrayed as stagnant, the income growth of the U.S. middle class may be more than 10 times greater than previously suggested by some economists, according to Cornell research.

Opperman describes Cornell's new model for diversity at national conference

The third annual Diversity in Higher Education and the Workplace Conference, cosponsored by Cornell, focused on sustainable inclusion and drew panelists and participants from around the country. (April 27, 2012)

Global recovery on track but challenges remain, says panel

An alumni panel of experts discussed the nation's legacy of debt and future of global recovery at a Cornell Wall Street event April 24 in Washington, D.C. (April 26, 2012)

Ron Paul claims 'big brother government' is eroding rights

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul rallies supporters April 19 in a filled-to-capacity Lynah Rink in advance of the New York Republican Primary. (April 20, 2012)

Reliance on free market can lead to global instability

British economist Lord Robert Skidelsky, speaking on campus April 18, warned of the potential for disaster in unregulated markets. (April 20, 2012)