College of Arts and Sciences considers curriculum changes

The College of Arts and Sciences is undertaking a yearlong conversation with students, faculty and staff to reflect on the college's liberal arts mission.

ISS project to study economics, politics of China urbanization

The Institute for the Social Sciences' newest project, China's Cities: Divisions and Plans, is an interdisciplinary collaborative effort among Cornell social scientists.

President Rawlings calls on community to aid investigation

Interim President Hunter Rawlings called on members of the Cornell community to contact the Ithaca Police Department if they have any information that may help in the investigation into the stabbing death of Anthony Nazaire.

How winning teams navigate conflict to stay on course

Why do some teams become derailed by conflict, while others manage to work through conflicts to deliver great performance? A 2008 landmark study co-authored by Johnson's Beta Mannix explains why.

Cornell closes FY16 with record cash gifts, other milestones

After a successful 10-year capital campaign, Cornell in fiscal year 2016 gathered strong philanthropic support and setting a new record of $601.8 million in cash gifts to the university.

VP Lombardi issues statement on stabbing incident

In a statement, Vice President Ryan Lombardi said that during a fight on Cornell's campus Aug. 28 two Ithaca College students were stabbed, one of whom died. An investigation is continuing.

Rebranding of Cornell Plantations to better reflect mission, vision

After a two-year strategic planning and engagement process, Cornell Plantations is looking to rebrand as Cornell Botanic Gardens, which will better reflect its mission, says Plantations Director Christopher Dunn.

Fall Fest, a fair touting sustainability groups, is Aug. 28

If you want to go green, get involved: Tour tables at Fall Fest 2016, an exposition of more than 30 student sustainability groups who are recruiting new members, Aug. 28 on North Campus.

Things to Do, Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2016

Events this week include the BEAR Walk and Fair in Collegetown, a 95th birthday tribute with James McConkey, violin sonatas in Barnes Hall and Dean of Students candidate forums on campus.