Brian Eugenio Herrera, a Princeton theater professor and performer, and Chris Jones, theater critic for the Chicago Tribune, were named winners of the 2014-15 George Jean Nathan Award.
The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council has won $500 million over the next five years in New York's Upstate Revitalization Initiative. Cornell will be involved in about $100 million worth of key projects funded by the grant.
Gov. Cuomo's Upstate Revitalization Initiative awarded $500 million to the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council. President Garrett said it will 'help the Southern Tier become a global leader in new agricultural technology.'
New research by Cornell Information Science finds that after dropping off Facebook, we are lured back by a number of factors that influence decisions about social media use.
Six custodial and housekeeping staff were recognized with the ninth annual Bartels Awards for Service Excellence Dec. 8 in Bartels Hall. Eight children of Cornell staff received Bartels scholarships.
Patsy Brannon, professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, College of Human Ecology, will serve on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board.
The Chai Notes, Cornell's Jewish, co-ed a cappella group, traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform at the White House Hanukkah party, the annual event hosted by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
ILR School Professor John M. Abowd will join the U.S. Census Bureau as associate director for research and methodology and chief scientist, Census Bureau Director John H. Thompson announced Dec. 10.