Hwang is elected to the American Statistical Association

Jiunn Tzon Hwang, professor of mathematics, has been elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association for outstanding contributions and leadership in statistical science. (June 1, 2011)

Student dies in Fall Creek swimming accident

President David Skorton offered condolences on the death of recent Cornell graduate Kendrick Castro, 22, who died in a swimming accident May 30. (May 31, 2011)

Cornell submits site plan applications for netting under, on bridges

Cornell University submitted site plan applications May 31 with Ithaca's planning department to install nets on seven bridges on and adjacent to campus. (May 31, 2011)

Plays set on campus are featured June 2 in the Big Apple

Cornell Theatre Night June 2 in New York City will feature six short plays, all by Cornellians. (May 31, 2011)

2011 senior class campaign: Big, but outside the box

The senior class fundraising campaign sought to be different from its predecessors by encouraging this year's seniors to think of something to contribute to the university other than just money. (May 28, 2011)

Army, Navy, Marines welcome 14 new officers into service

Eight Army cadets, five Navy midshipmen and one Marine Corps midshipman were welcomed into the ranks of officers in a commissioning ceremony in Statler Auditorium on the morning of May 28. (May 28, 2011)

Thirty-three Cornell staff members graduate from area colleges, universities

Thirty-three Cornell staff members were recognized by President Skorton for attaining degrees in higher education, May 24 at Friends Hall at the 15th annual staff graduate reception. (May 26, 2011)

CARE Fund facing an emergency of its own

The CARE Fund is seeking donations from members of the Cornell community to help faculty or staff experiencing sudden financial hardship due to an unforeseen or unavoidable event. (May 26, 2011)

Senior video closes one chapter, and opens another

With every final exam handed in and last box packed, there is a student bidding farewell to Cornell in his or her own unique way. Alex Silver and Jon Tai made a video. (May 26, 2011)