'Well-equipped' grads can proceed with confidence, Skorton says

Members of the graduating Class of 2013 can be assured that the skills they've developed as Cornell students will serve them well as they take their next steps, President David Skorton said in his Commencement address May 26.

'Cheers' to the Class of 2013

Undergraduate and graduate students gathered on the Arts Quad in full regalia to celebrate Cornell's 145th Commencement with friends and family May 26.

Cornell student reported missing on Cayuga Lake

Christopher Dennis, a Cornell student and Ithaca resident, has been reported missing since early Wednesday, May 22, according to Seneca County officials. A search is underway.

Skepticism, tenacity will serve new Ph.D.s, says Skorton

The saying "what goes around, comes around" proved true for 300 freshly minted Ph.D.s who gathered with friends and family in Barton Hall for the 21st annual Ph.D. recognition and hooding ceremony May 25.

'You can't do this alone,' Booker tells Class of 2013

Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, N.J., urged seniors to connect with others to create change and promote peace and justice at the 2013 Senior Convocation, May 25.

ROTC students receive commissions as officers

ROTC students from Cornell and Ithaca College were commissioned as officers in the U.S. armed services May 25 in a ceremony in Statler Auditorium.

After 25 years, 'Story of Stuff' creator finishes her degree

Annie Leonard, environmental activist and creator of the 2007 viral hit video 'The Story of Stuff,' has completed her Cornell master’s degree following a 25-year hiatus.

Schwab to step down as Law School dean

After a decade as the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School, Stewart J. Schwab will step down in June 2014. Schwab’s second term as dean ends in December, and he will stay on for the spring term.

Diverse supplier event showcases range of services

About 60 people attended the first diverse supplier event offered by Procurement Services to highlight businesses, many of them local, owned by women, minorities and veterans.