Twitter reveals the language of persuasion

Having trouble getting your message across? Cornell researchers have identified an array of linguistic features that can help you garner more attention for what you're saying.

Cornell leads charge to address local hunger crisis

For the next eight weeks, the university will seek to raise $10,000 a week in pledges to the United Way, announced University Librarian Anne Kenney, chair of the Cornell United Way campaign.

University suspends recognition of Lambda Chi Alpha

Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity has been placed on interim suspension, pending an investigation, according to a statement issued by Vice President Joel Malina.

Patchcoski finds hope in journey from seminary to Cornell

At last week's Soup and Hope talk, Brian Patchcoski, associate dean and director of the Cornell LGBT Resource Center, shared his “unexpected and unanticipated” journey toward finding and affirming community.

Distinguished geneticist Bruce Wallace dies at 94

Bruce Wallace, professor emeritus of genetics, died Jan. 12 in Blacksburg, Virginia, at the age of 94 from a stroke-related illness. Wallace taught at Cornell from 1958 to 1981.

Psi Upsilon fraternity resumes activities

Psi Upsilon fraternity can resume all social and new member education activities, according to a statement from Vice President Joel Malina.

Upperclass students connect undergrads to research

The Cornell Undergraduate Research Board's peer mentoring program seeks to connect experienced student researchers with new students. Deadline to apply as a mentor or mentee is Feb. 6.

Speakers to explore indigenous research approaches

The spring 2015 Engaged Cornell Speaker Series will host three speakers who will talk about indigenous approaches to research. Among the speakers will be Cornell professor Karim-Aly Kassam.

Economics students on break learn 'Art of Strategy'

More than 100 economics majors read “The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life” over winter break. The department also offered credit to students to write papers about the book.