Blood transfusions decline 2011-14, new study finds

A Feb. 27 by Weill Cornell Medicine and other investigators reveals that blood transfusions are declining nationally.

Yeast research aims to reduce stress for New York wineries

Food science professor Patrick Gibney is researching stressed-out yeast, which poses difficult production problems for the wine industry.

Historian to speak on athletes, politics and race

Historian Amy Bass will discuss what happens when professional athletes speak publicly about political issues March 8.

Business faculty weigh the promise, pitfalls of technology

Three Cornell SC Johnson College of Business professors offered their thoughts on the value of technology during a Jan. 18 alumni event in San Francisco.

A homegrown business with billion-dollar ambitions

Hotel School alumnus Alan Rosen ’91 shared his journey at the helm of one of the most delicious operations in the country – Junior’s, a restaurant chain famous for its cheesecake.

Budget plan for 2018-19 to focus on academic excellence, student access

The Cornell University Board of Trustees approved tuition rates and other planning parameters for next year’s budget that include investments in key academic priorities to spur academic excellence, research collaboration and educational innovation while ensuring student access and greater socio-economic diversity.

Einaudi Center to provide research help to doctoral students

The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies has selected 12 Cornell graduate students for the 2018 Einaudi-SSRC Dissertation Proposal Development Program.

Local and global efforts keep climate change fight alive

Atkinson Center executive in residence Jennifer Haverkamp lectures on global climate change prospects on campus Feb. 26.

Things to Do, Feb. 23-March 2, 2018

Events this week include a play about pioneering scientist Barbara McClintock; a concert tribute to Steven Stucky by Ensemble X; a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock and an experimental film series.