Union economist urges students to consider careers in the labor movement

Labor union economist Jenny Ho, MPA '10, urged Cornell students to examine career opportunities in the labor movement. (Dec. 2, 2011)

Students flock to ILR School disability studies courses

Students across Cornell are taking ILR School disability studies classes and applying what they learn to internships and careers. (Nov. 30, 2011)

Undergraduates win real estate competition in New York City

Cornell undergraduates minoring in real estate beat out 10 other teams to win the third annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition in New York City. (Nov. 28, 2011)

'Quality of Jobs' conference at ILR explores how work has intensified

At a conference on the quality of jobs at the ILR School Nov. 2-3, research suggested jobs are becoming more intense, particularly in the wake of staff reductions. (Nov. 23, 2011)

App to display interesting ads on mobile phones wins Elevator Pitch contest

In the annual Cornell Entrepreneur Organization's Elevator Pitch Competition Nov. 16, an application that displays interesting ads only when apps are loading won first place. (Nov. 23, 2011)

Layaway saps incomes -- saving in a cookie jar is better

Layaway 'is being promoted with a moral shine of being debt-free when, like interest charges, all it does is sap working people's incomes,' says the ILR School's Louis Hyman. (Nov. 17, 2011)

Apples with catchy names may boost revenue for farmers

A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but an apple by another name could fetch a much sweeter price for farmers. Cornell research finds that consumers are willing to pay as much as 27 percent more for apples with names evocative of taste and sensation.

Economists help cool-climate wine regions make their mark

A team of economists are advising cool-climate wine growing regions on how to survive and thrive. (Nov. 15, 2011)

Program to train grad students in environmental finance

A new program will train graduate students for emerging opportunities at the intersection of sustainability, the environment and finance. (Nov. 14, 2011)