Seven on Cornell faculty named AAAS fellows

Seven Cornell faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Big Red hockey snatches win at Frozen Apple

At the “Frozen Apple” hockey match-up Nov. 29 in New York City, the Big Red won and Cornellians celebrated being together.

'Spolia' event examines history, future of reuse

A recent symposium and exhibition explored the ancient practice of spolia – using scavenged materials in new construction – and its relevance to efforts in sustainable and resilient human habitation.

International economist releases two new books

Assaf Razin, the Friedman Professor of International Economics, released two new books in November. One is on global financial crises, the other compares U.S. and EU welfare policies.

New major teaches population health at home and abroad

The College of Human Ecology's new global and public health sciences major prepares students to understand health challenges and design strategies to alleviate or prevent them.

Skorton offers message of support to Cornell community

On Dec. 2, President David Skorton sent a message of support to the Cornell community.

University saddened by loss of student over Thanksgiving

President David Skorton issued a message of condolence following the death of Shannon Jones, an upperclassman in the College of Engineering. A community support meeting will be held Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in Upson Hall lounge.

Roller coaster fans form a club and win a prize

A group of students have formed a club dedicated to the engineering side of roller coasters and other amusement park rides, and earned a prize in the first annual Ryerson T.H.R.I.L.L. Invitational Design Competition.

Research, innovation allows Corning to thrive, says CEO

Corning Inc. CEO Wendell Weeks said his company has survived and thrived for 163 years by embracing research-based innovation in a campus talk Nov. 17.