White House honors ILR student's disability advocacy

ILR School student Brian Meersma ’18 was honored at the White House July 27 for his work on behalf of people with disabilities. A dyslexic, Meersma uses technology to read, study and take tests.

Meet Ryan Lombardi, new VP for student and campus life

Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life as of Aug. 1, shares his thoughts on the division's role on campus, his role as leader of a student-focused organization and the challenges facing students today.

Piano music through the ages celebrated at festival Aug. 5-9

The Westfield Center's "Forte/Piano" festival Aug. 5-9 will celebrate pianos and piano music as the instrument has evolved from the early 18th century to today, with concerts, lectures and recitals.

37 Latin American students jump into summer research

Thirty-seven students from Latin America have been working with research faculty on campus as part of CienciAmerica, an eight-week summer program at Cornell.

'Redshirting' kids yields no advantage in higher education

Holding children back a year from entering kindergarten has no impact on their ultimate performance in graduate school, and could lead to a loss in income, researchers Kevin Kniffin and Drew Hanks find.

Three groups benefit from Charter Day registration fees

The university has donated the proceeds – almost $42,000 – from Charter Day Weekend registration fees to the Student Support Fund, the Emergency CARE Fund and the Tompkins County Library Foundation.

Youngest archivist ever is steeped in Cornell history

Evan Earle ’02, M.S. ’14, the newly appointed Dr. Peter J. Thaler ’56 Cornell University Archivist, comes from a Cornell family and from an early age has immersed himself in Cornelliana.

EnoCert courses offer wine-industry training

Two upcoming EnoCert courses for winery employees will be offered Aug. 4 (EnoCert 203 Winery Sanitation and Safety) and Aug. 5 (EnoCert 202 Tasting Room Sales Strategies).

AAP program for executives focuses on New York City

Twenty-two architecture and urban design professionals from China took part in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning’s first international executive education program.