Law and economics initiative to launch with NYC event

The Cornell Research Academy of Development, Law and Economics, a new initiative directed by professors Kaushik Basu and Robert Hockett, hosts its first major conference on April 12-13 in New York City.

Giving Day 2018 breaks records with philanthropic innovations

In 24 hours, 11,750 donors gave 15,807 gifts, raising $7,827,834 for the university’s colleges, units, departments and programs – the highest number of donors, gifts and dollars for one day in Cornell history.

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Register now for 30th annual office professionals celebration April 25

Registration is now open through April 13 for the 30th annual Jennie T. Farley Office Professionals Celebration, to be held April 25, 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. in Barton Hall.

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Chai and Chat series awarded Perkins Prize

Chai and Chat, a dialogue series developed by the student group South Asian Council to promote inclusivity, received the James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial and Intercultural Peace and Harmony at a ceremony March 19 in Willard Straight Hall.

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Faculty report offers ideas for structure of social sciences at Cornell

A faculty committee charged with exploring opportunities to position the social sciences at Cornell for excellence in 10 to 15 years has issued a report that will serve as the basis for campuswide discussion over the coming months.

A&S Curriculum Review Committee delivers its report

Among the recommendations in the committee’s final report are changes that would allow for greater exploration, simplify graduation requirements, and encourage faculty to adopt innovative approaches to teaching.

Top restaurateur urges students to defy expectations

With playful, self-deprecating humor and pithy lessons from his successful career, Will Guidara ’01, co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, a restaurant ranked among the best in the world, gave the keynote address at Hotel Ezra Cornell 2018 March 17.

Freshman Yianni Diakomihalis crowned NCAA wrestling champion

Yianni Diakomihalis '21 defeated Wyoming's Bryce Meredith to win the NCAA wrestling title at 141 pounds, becoming only the second Cornell freshman to win a NCAA championship.

Student playwrights, screenwriters honored March 23

Winning plays and screenplays from the annual Heermans-McCalmon Writing Competition will be featured in presentations and staged readings March 23 at the Schwartz Center.