Cornell builds bridges with Qatari 'doctors of the future'

The Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine-New York welcomed three young guests recently: high school students from Qatar, visiting the United States for the first time to get a sneak peek into the world of academic medicine.

Summer School in Theory holds first session in Shanghai

The inaugural East China Normal University/Cornell Summer School in Theory in Shanghai drew scholars from more than 40 east Asian universities for Cornell faculty-led seminars in art and media.

12 assistant professors win research grants

Twelve Cornell assistant professors have been awarded research grants by the Affinito-Stewart Grants Program from the President’s Council of Cornell Women to increase long-term retention of women.

New minor focuses on food systems' equity, sustainability

Starting this fall, students can choose a new minor in Community Food Systems, a multidisciplinary minor that explores the agricultural, ecological and ethical dimensions of food systems.

Rev Demo Day offers showcase for budding entrepreneurs

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works' second annual Hardware Accelerator Demo Day gave eight teams a chance to show off their product ideas and work on their sales pitches after a 12-week-long workshop.

Students volunteer in Pre-Orientation Service Trips

Cornell’s 20-year-old Pre-Orientation Service Trip (POST) program welcomed 76 participants Aug. 14. The first-year and transfer students will perform volunteer service in the Ithaca community.

Communication flow key to long-distance collaboration

When it comes to teamwork, familiarity breeds productivity, rather than contempt, according to a new study from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.

Cornell welcomes 'incredibly talented, diverse' Class of 2020

Nearly 4,000 new students are arriving at Cornell this month, with the Class of 2020 and incoming transfer students setting admissions records for diversity.

College of Business dean ranks most innovative nations

China joined the world’s 25 most-innovative economies, while Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, Finland and Singapore lead the 2016 rankings in the Global Innovation Index.