Ryan Lombardi: What it means to be a cohesive community

Ryan Lombardi, who became Cornell’s vice president for student and campus life last August, discusses what it means to form a "cohesive community," the university’s new housing initiative, mental health on campus, the future of Greek life at Cornell and more.

Karen Nicholas joins CCE as Engaged Cornell liaison in NYC

Cornell Cooperative Extension New York City recently welcomed Karen Nicholas to its staff as its Engaged Cornell NYC Liaison.

Panel envisions future of the death penalty post-Scalia

A Feb. 29 Cornell Law School panel, featuring professors Joe Margulies ‘82, John Blume and Valerie Hans, discussed the future of the death penalty in light of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death Feb. 13.

Speakers explore local engagement via storytelling

“The Facing Project: Storytelling for Change,” will be held March 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 102 Mann Library as part of the The Local and the Global: Dialogues on Community Engagement series.

Kotlikoff to alumni: 'Look forward at what we’re trying to create'

Alumni can best support Cornell by promoting the new College of Business’ excellence in hospitality, agriculture, sustainability and technology, said Provost Michael Kotlikoff, in an online alumni forum.

Perkins Prize applications accepted through March 7

Applications are being accepted through March 7 for the 22nd Anniversary James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial Understanding and Harmony. The winner receives a $5,000 prize.

Law School panel considers town-gown land use regulations

At a Feb. 26 Cornell Law School panel, professors looked at the various laws and regulations college town municipalities use control student behavior and preserve neighborhood integrity.

Cornell to fight for food safety as CDC Center of Excellence

Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety, will co-direct the new Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence to strengthen foodborne illness surveillance and investigation.

NEH chair calls for the restructuring of academic humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities Chair William Adams spoke on the past and future of the humanities in Klarman Hall Feb. 24. He said this is a moment of increasing pressure for the field.