Second International Faculty Fellows cohort chosen

A medical doctor fighting the spread of HIV around the world, international legal and foreign relations scholars and a labor scholar are among the second cohort of International Faculty Fellows.

Cornell Rewind: The Straight creates 'a more human place'

About 57 years after Cornell opened, Willard Straight Hall opened its doors Nov. 18, 1925. The building, bustling with music, dance and club meetings, achieved instant success and a richer student social life unfolded.

Former ambassador addresses strains in U.S.-Russia relations

Michael McFaul, U.S. ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, discussed tensions in the U.S.-Russia relationship on campus March 16 in the Henry E. and Nancy Horton Bartels World Affairs Fellowship lecture.

Law School hosts Tribal Economic Development Summit

The student-run Tribal Economic Development Summit Feb. 28 at the Law School brought together Native American law alumni to discuss the opportunities and challenges of economic development.

Online course aims to put public gardens on a community mission

A free six-week online course called “EECapacity for Public Garden Educators," co-hosted by Cornell, helps public garden educators transform their natural assets into community resources.

Alumni entrepreneurs, investors to return for 'Celebration'

Entrepreneurship at Cornell’s annual Celebration conference will be held Thursday and Friday, April 16-17, on campus with a number of successful alumni returning to discuss what they have learned through their ups and downs.

Med students share passion-fueled research findings

Weill Cornell Medical College held its 13th annual Medical Student Research Day, which provides a forum for students to share their original research with peers, faculty and volunteer judges.

Broadway comes calling for Tamara Loos' expert advice

Tamara Loos, associate professor of history and an expert on gender and sexuality in 19th-century Siam, has consulted on an upcoming revival of "The King and I" at Lincoln Center.

Skorton's town hall addresses university finances

To clarify the 'seemingly contradictory realities' inherent in Cornell's budget, President David Skorton held a town hall meeting March 16 to discuss the university’s slim operating margin with faculty, students and staff.