Logevall wins Pulitzer Prize for 'Embers of War'

Historian Fredrik Logevall, the John S. Knight Professor of International Studies and director of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, won the Pulitzer Prize April 15 for his acclaimed 2012 book, 'Embers of War.'

Two juniors awarded Goldwater scholarships

Jon Carter Loftus '14 and Devin McMahon '14, both in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, were awarded 2013 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships.

Alum: Grand Central Terminal transformed America

Sam Roberts '68, New York Times urban affairs correspondent, talked about the history of Grand Central Terminal in New York City April 9.

Student startup snags $200,000 accelerator award

A student startup business at Cornell that uses an online program to track its users' groceries and lets them know when to restock received a $200,000 grand prize award in a startup competition April 8.

Panama president to students: 'Fight another round'

Part motivational speech, part socio-economic update, Ricardo Martinelli's April 11 talk wove personal anecdotes with statistics demonstrating the positive changes his administration has effected.

Phi Kappa Psi suspended for hazing allegations

The Office of Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living announced April 12 that Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been placed by Cornell on interim suspension as a result of credible allegations of serious hazing.

Land-grant legacy and evolution extolled in Albany

On April 9, university and state leaders gathered in Albany to celebrate Cornell’s land-grant mission in New York state and beyond.

Students tackle social issues at Clinton conference

Cornell students at the Clinton Global Initiative University learned how to translate their social justice ideas into meaningful, sustainable action.

Wang honored for research on Asian families

Qi Wang, professor of human development, will receive the 2013 Outstanding Contribution to Research on Asian/Asian Americans award from the Society for Research on Child Development.