Two programs honor presidential adviser Sandy Berger '67

Two programs benefiting Cornell students honor the memory of Samuel "Sandy" Berger, an adviser to President Bill Clinton and government official.

Faculty panelists discuss immigration reform in America

Faculty experts discussed local, national and international perspectives on immigration and migration and potential impacts of policy changes on Cornell, at a Mosaic Forum June 10.

Wildlife Health Cornell takes new approach to natural world

Led by some of the world's top wildlife health experts, Wildlife Health Cornell seeks a healthier future for wildlife by promoting the well-being of animals, people and the natural world we share.

At Reunion, Pollack talks free speech, Cornell distinctiveness

President Martha E. Pollack gave alumni a sense of her academic background, traced her path to Cornell and gave full-throated affirmations of free speech, the value of a college education and expanding opportunities in NYC.

Bill Nye '77 assures Cornellians that they can save the world

Bill Nye '77, known to a generation as "The Science Guy," celebrated his 40th class reunion by giving a talk in Bailey Hall titled, "Everything All At Once: How Cornellians Will Save The World."

Minimalist composer Steve Reich regales alumni at Reunion

Steve Reich '57, whose "Double Sextet" won the Pulitzer Prize in 2009, spoke with self-deprecating humor about his music and his life at age 80 during the Olin Lecture June 9 at Bailey Hall. The event was a highlight of Reunion.

Workshop to bolster minority computer science Ph.D.s

A SoNIC (software-defined network interface) Summer Research Workshop will increase exposure to computer science for for 13 minority students on campus this June.

Linguist, architect named A.D. White Professors-at-Large

Linguist and vernacular language scholar John Rickford and Indian architect and educator Brinda Somaya have been elected Andrew Dickson White Professors-at-Large at Cornell for six-year terms effective July 1.

Austin Bunn's audiobook wins spoken word 'Oscar'

"The Brink," an audiobook of short stories by Austin Bunn, associate professor in performing and media arts, was honored June 1 at the 2017 Audie Awards in New York City.