UN Ambassador Brahimi joins Einaudi for residency

Lakhdar Brahimi, a veteran diplomat and former special adviser to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, is on campus as the Einaudi Center's first International Practitioner-in-Residence.

Legacy of Cornell-led diplomacy detailed at Carnegie Hall

More than 500 people came to hear about Cornell's historical and current role as an educator of diplomats and influencers of foreign policy, March 8 in New York City.

Women MBA students host NYC Johnson tech conference

Cornell and other top business college students tested the popularity of their technical and marketing skills on March 4 during the third annual Johnson Women in Technology conference in Manhattan.

Cancer research fund set up at Weill Cornell in honor of Garrett

On March 8, Dr. Laurie Glimcher, dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, announced the launch of the President Elizabeth Garrett Fund for Colon Cancer Research.

Planned home births increase despite risks

Home births increased by 80 percent from 2009-2014, but they present a small but significant risk to the health of the mother and baby, according to new research by Weill Cornell Medicine.

Roosevelt Island hospital murals saved for Tech campus

Three abstract 1940s murals featured at the Johnson Museum are being conserved after their removal from a Roosevelt Island hospital, and will be reinstalled at Cornell Tech.

Karen Nicholas joins CCE as Engaged Cornell liaison in NYC

Cornell Cooperative Extension New York City recently welcomed Karen Nicholas to its staff as its Engaged Cornell NYC Liaison.

Smithsonian design triennial features Sabin fiber pavilion

“Beauty – Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial,” which opened Feb. 12 at the Smithsonian design museum in New York City, features a knitted textile pavilion by architecture professor Jenny Sabin.

New desktop-sterilization device disinfects cell phones

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers report on a new sterilizing device that can be safely used on electronic equipment used in hospitals to reduce risk of infection quicker, easier and cheaper.