Cornell hopes to exceed expectations -- including Obama's

Seasoned March Madness bracketeers say it's wise to pick at least one 12 seed advancing over a 5 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Will it be Cornell who nabs that coveted spot? (March 18, 2010)

Elmira Mangum takes a hands-on approach to planning

A seasoned administrator with more than 25 years of experience in executive higher education financial and resource management, Elmira Mangum is the new vice president for budget and planning. (March 18, 2010)

Bring a Child to Work Day is April 22

Cornell's 2010 Bring a Child to Work Day is Thursday, April 22. Registration begins April 5 at 9 a.m. and runs through April 14. (March 17, 2010)

Gray skies greet the Big Red in Jacksonville

The Big Red men's basketball team touched down in Jacksonville, Fla., March 17, two days prior to its battle with Temple University in the first round of the NCAA tournament. (March 17, 2010)

Barbara Knuth named vice provost, Graduate School dean

Professor and Senior Associate Dean Barbara Knuth has been named vice provost, effective April 1, and dean of the Cornell Graduate School for a five-year term, beginning July 1, Provost Kent Fuchs announced.

David Harris takes leave to join Obama administration

Deputy Provost David Harris has announced he will take an extended leave of absence to join the Obama administration. His last day on campus will be March 19. (March 15, 2010)

'Newman Nation' watches Cornell draw Temple for first-round NCAA tournament action

On March 14, CBS cameras captured the reaction of screaming fans in Newman Arena as the Cornell men's basketball team drew the Temple University Owls for first-round NCAA tournament play. (March 14, 2010)

Peter Eisenman shares contentious views on design vs. architecture

Alumnus architect Peter Eisenman gave an opinionated and discursive lecture on architecture, design and changing norms, March 10 in Goldwin Smith Hall. Eisenman is a visiting Rhodes Professor. (March 11, 2010)

Grad student, alumnus receive Soros fellowships

A Filipino-American graduate student and a Lebanese-American alumnus are among 30 new Soros fellows, who are immigrants or children of immigrants. (March 10, 2010)