Ripple effect: Study reveals NYS apple industry’s true economic impact

Unveiling a new economic impact analysis model, a Cornell team found the state’s apple industry has a 21 percent larger economic impact than traditional models suggest.

Giving Day, a celebration of support for Cornell, is March 14

March 14 will be Giving Day 2019, the fifth annual celebration when the worldwide Cornell community comes together in support of the university and its many programs and schools.

Cornell launches institute for women’s entrepreneurship

The Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell offers a free, 12-week online business certificate program, which gives entrepreneurs the skills, knowledge and resources to build their own businesses.

Study: Nearly half of Americans have had a family member jailed, imprisoned

In a groundbreaking study illuminating the extensive scope of mass incarceration in the U.S., nearly 1 in 2 Americans have had a member of their immediate family spend time in jail or prison – a far higher figure than previously estimated.

University suspends chaplain under investigation by Jesuits

Vice President Ryan Lombardi and Father Daniel McMullin issued a statement March 3 following notification by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester about an allegation of sexual abuse against Rev. Carsten Martensen, S.J., from the 1970s.

Things to Do, March 1-8, 2019

Events this week include Locally Grown Dance at the Schwartz Center; a book talk with Rachel E. Dunifon on grandparents raising grandchildren; and guest filmmaker Lawrence Loewinger with “Bogdan's Journey.”

Edit-a-thon March 8 raises profile of women and the arts on Wikipedia

Cornell’s fourth annual Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon, March 8 at Olin Library, contributes to enhancing and expanding the site’s coverage of notable women and a range of topics across feminism, gender and the arts.

Everything goes purr-fectly on Cornell’s first Spay Day

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine took part in World Spay Day for the first time on Feb. 23, and a total of 78 surgeries were performed, exceeding expectations.

Catharine Young to lead Center of Excellence at Cornell AgriTech

New York State Sen. Catharine Young, R-57th Dist., has been named director of the New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech.