M.H. Abrams, beloved professor, literary scholar, dies at 102

Influential literary scholar and beloved Cornell English professor M. H. "Mike" Abrams, died April 21 at Kendal of Ithaca. He was 102.

Charter Day Weekend offers something for everyone

Thousands of alumni will visit campus April 24-27 for Charter Day Weekend: A Festival of Ideas and Imagination, featuring more than 40 events celebrating Cornell's global contributions.

Social sciences, arts, humanities focus of Atkinson Center pilot

Cornell University’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future has selected 11 faculty for the pilot class of its new Fellowship for Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts.

Showcase honors student and faculty engagement projects

At the annual Community Engagement Showcase April 15, awards recognized student and faculty outreach projects that build relationships across racial, geographical and class backgrounds.

Alumna Randee Mia Berman pens 'Ode to Cornell @ 150'

Nostalgic for Cornell, writer Randee Mia Berman '74 was inspired to create an encyclopedic appreciation in rhyme to her alma mater.

Ted Danson uses celebrity to fight for healthy oceans

Actor and environmental activist Ted Danson delivered the 2015 Jill and Ken Iscol Distinguished Environmental Lecture “Fish Tales: How Ocean Conservation Became My Passion” on campus April 20.

Jack Elliott connects nature, classical art in new exhibition

Artist and design professor Jack Elliott's new installation at the College of Human Ecology features classical plaster casts, new works of sculpture and the remains of a 150-year-old tree.

Nine inducted into graduate honor society

Nine Cornell doctoral candidates were inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society in April at the Yale Bouchet Conference on Diversity and Graduate Education.

Robinson-Appel awards honor student service projects

Robinson-Appel Humanitarian Awards, which carry a $1,500 prize to advance service projects that address community social needs, were awarded to five students April 17.