Board Chairman Emeritus Peter Meinig dies at 78

Peter C. Meinig ’61, chairman emeritus of the Cornell University Board of Trustees, died Sept. 25 in Colorado at the age of 78.

$9.4M NIH grant funds chronic fatigue syndrome center

The National Institutes of Health announced Sept. 27 that Cornell is one of three institutions nationwide to receive funding to establish a collaborative research center for the study of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Cornell inspires at World Maker Faire in NYC

The World Maker Faire in Queens, New York, Sept. 23-24, featured Cornell students and thousands of aspiring engineers.

Wages up but workers’ financial concerns continue: poll

Many New York City residents struggle with scheduling challenges at work and inadequate pay, according to a survey released by the ILR School’s Worker Institute.

MLB, NHL commissioners headline ILR School sports summit

Top executives and sports industry leaders gathered in New York City Sept. 18 to discuss issues shaping the industry’s future.

Breast cancer study confirms ‘Angelina Jolie’ effect

A study reveals celebrities have power to influence the health care decisions of the general public, and health care professionals should leverage this by offering more information about treatment options.

Study reveals how malaria parasites prepare for transmission

New insights on how the parasite that spreads malaria is transmitted from humans to the mosquitoes may lead to new ways to control the deadly disease.

Cornell Council for the Arts supports 35 new projects

The Cornell Council for the Arts is supporting 35 projects in the arts on campus during academic year 2017-18 through its Individual Grant Program. Cornell faculty, departments and programs were awarded 15 grants of $2,500 each and students and student organizations received 20 grants of $1,000 each.

NYC workshops bring the best of Cornell to business leaders

Through a new series of workshops, Cornell University is bringing its best to busy executives in New York City.