Cornell Tech, Engineering launch new master's degree

Cornell Tech and the College of Engineering have announced a new Master of Engineering degree in Operations Research and Information Engineering based at the tech campus in New York City.

Ariana Kim records 'powerful' works by women composers

Ariana Kim, assistant professor of performance in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Music, will perform live excerpts from her new album Nov. 22 in Ithaca.

Cornell Rewind: A secular School for Missionaries

From its founding Cornell has been a secular institution, but when the university offered the School for Missionaries from 1930 to 1964 – a four-week course for missionaries on furlough – it became instantly popular.

Alumna Karen Jaime returns to teach at Cornell

Karen Jaime '97 has returned to Cornell as a faculty member in performing and media arts and Latino studies following a varied career in New York City, including being a bouncer at queer bars.

For men, eating to excess might be eating to impress

Cornell researchers from the Food and Brand Lab have found that men eat significantly more food when in the company of women, suggesting a hardwired male urge to demonstrate prowess.

Collaboration celebrated at 2015 Town-Gown Awards

Local and campus leaders met Nov. 14 to recognize town-gown partnerships and celebrate the "long history of cooperation for mutual benefit" that the university, city and county have enjoyed.

South Korean government sponsors students at Cornell

Up to three South Korean government employees per year will pursue a Master of Public Administration degree at Cornell, according to a new memorandum of understanding.

First Mabati-Cornell Kiswahili Prizes announced

Winners of the Cornell-based Mabati-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature have been announced. The award recognizes excellent writing in African languages and encourages translation.

Robin Bellinder, leader in weed management, dies

Robin Bellinder, 'tireless fighter' for New York vegetable growers, professor of plant science and a national and international leader in weed management, died Nov. 13 in Ithaca, New York, at age 70.