Disabled Cornellian earns Ph.D. after 25 years

John O'Brien, M.A. '89, worked for more than 20 years - 14 of them as a quadriplegic - to complete his Cornell Ph.D. in architecture history. (May 22, 2009)

Kathy Zoner named interim chief of Cornell Police

Deputy Chief Kathy Zoner, an 18-year veteran of Cornell Police, has been appointed interim chief of the department. She succeeds Curtis S. Ostrander, who has served as chief since 2005. (May 20, 2009)

Bosses and employees can build workplace trust -- even in a recession, study asserts

Trust in the workplace is being eroded by pay cuts, reduced benefits, layoffs and bigger workloads shouldered by survivors. The good news is that employers and employees can take practical steps to rebuild trust. (May 20, 2009)

'Big Give' winner Stephen Paletta '87 starts student service trip to Rwanda

Stephen Paletta '87, winner of the reality TV show 'Oprah's Big Give' in April 2008, is helping to organize a service-learning trip to Rwanda for eight Cornell students starting June 4. (May 19, 2009)

Nutrition professors Martha Stipanuk, Kathleen Rasmussen win national awards

Martha Stipanuk and Kathleen Rasmussen, both professors in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell, received awards at the American Society for Nutrition's annual meeting this month. (May 19, 2009)

The Cornell Tradition recognizes 10 of its graduates

Each spring the Cornell Tradition, an alumni-endowed recognition program, honors 10 of its students for their community service and leadership. The students donate their awards to help others.

Merrill scholars honor high school, Cornell teachers

Cornell's Merrill Presidential Scholars Program honors 32 seniors and the high school teachers and university faculty members who made important contributions to the students' lives.

Governor taps Skorton to lead economic panel

Cornell President David Skorton has been tapped by New York Gov. David Paterson to lead the Task Force on Diversifying the New York State Economy Through Industry-Higher Education Partnerships. (May 14, 2009)

Cornell Wellness Program offers Beebe Lake stroll May 20

Celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day with a Keep It Simple Stroll around Beebe Lake on Wednesday, May 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (May 14, 2009)