'IndePennDense 2076' wins Philly planning contest

Cornell students examined Philadelphia’s Center City to disentangle traffic and create a sustainable, sociable economy for the city decades into the future. In a design competition, it won first place.

Professor unearths a jazz age memoir

While researching a book, faculty member George Hutchinson discovered the memoir of a woman who mingled with famous writers and artists in the 1920s and '30s, unbound by race or class.

Cognitive scientist pens philosophical fiction e-book

In his first work of fiction, Shimon Edelman, professor of psychology, has published his first fiction e-book. “Beginnings” is an eclectic collection of narratives, poems and essays.

Michelle Huang '14 wins Luce scholarship

An ILR School senior with an interest in international labor law, labor law, Michelle Huang ’14, is one of 18 new Luce scholars going to Asia in the fall.

Chi Psi fraternity suspended for hazing allegations

Chi Psi fraternity has been placed by Cornell on interim suspension status as a result of credible allegations of serious hazing.

'Lean' approach lightens staff members' workload

"Lean," a new process improvement approach already in use in six Cornell colleges and divisions has reduced staff workload, increased staff morale, improved communication and saved the university $500,000.

CNN's 'Death Row Stories' features law professor

Cornell Professor John Blume will be a major player March 9 when CNN broadcasts the premiere of a new eight-part series, “Death Row Stories," produced by Robert Redford.

Sandra Fluke ’03: Women’s rights are family rights

Activist attorney Sandra Fluke '03 returned to campus March 1 for the annual meeting of the President's Council of Cornell Women and urged her audience to view women's rights as family rights and workers' rights.

Cornell Dining team follows special diets for next five days

This week teams of Cornell Dining managers, chefs and staff members will eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at campus eateries while adhering to one of six diets: vegetarian, vegan, kosher, dairy-free, gluten-free and both dairy- and gluten-free.