Cornell Law panel focuses on lives of two former slaves

Two law professors, the authors of new books, spoke on campus Sept. 25 about evidence they had uncovered that identifies the first African-American Cornell Law School graduate and a Civil War veteran.

Garrett moderates Democracy and Inequality panel

As part of inauguration events, President Elizabeth Garrett moderated a faculty panel on the challenges inequality poses for democratic institutions Sept. 18 in Bailey Hall.

Affinito-Stewart grants support 12 women faculty

Twelve Cornell women assistant professors have been awarded research grants by the Affinito-Stewart Grants Program to advance research necessary to obtain tenure.

Warrior-scholars gain skills, bring insights to summer course

In July, 14 students visited Cornell for an intensive one-week course, the Warrior-Scholar Project, designed to facilitate their transition from combat life to institutions of higher education.

Law students help reverse Malawi death penalty sentence

Students in the Law School's International Human Rights Clinic helped release a man who had been in prison for 20 years and facing the death penalty.

Beth Lyon to direct Farmworker Legal Assistance Clinic

This summer, Cornell Law School welcomes new clinical faculty member Beth Lyon, founder of Cornell’s Farmworker Legal Assistance Clinic, which assists farm workers and rural immigrant communities.

When juries get the gist, their awards grow consistent

Cornell social scientists have shown how to reduce wide variability for monetary judgments when juries are awarding plaintiff's for pain and suffering. It all comes down to getting the gist.

Alumni hear international relations predictions

Cornell faculty offered their forecasts on international relations in Current Events Roundtable: America and the World, a Reunion Weekend event held June 5.

Graduating students soak up final hours at Cornell

Under brilliant blue sky peppered with wispy clouds and comfortable temperatures, Cornell University graduated its 147th class May 24, sending about 6,000 accomplished women and men into the future.