August overcomes odds, receives E. E. Just Lecture Award

Cornell immunologist Avery August unusual life path has led him the 2014 E.E. Just Lecture Award, given annually to an outstanding minority scientist.

Alumni show breadth of options to Arts and Sciences students

College of Arts and Sciences holds series of alumni events during winter break in New York City and Washington, D.C. to give current students a glimpse of what the future may hold for them upon graduation.

Does the First Amendment need a New Deal?

New York Times Supreme Court correspondent Adam Liptak discussed recent and past applications of the First Amendment to court decisions on campus Jan. 22. Liptak addressed what he sees as the dangers of applying the First Amendment liberally.

Library to address Abraham Lincoln’s unfinished work

"Lincoln’s Unfinished Work," Cornell University Library's newest exhibition, marks the 150th anniversary of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution and features a copy of the amendment signed by Abraham Lincoln.

Lennon delights in finding trouble in 'Paradise'

In his new collection of short fiction, "See You in Paradise," J. Robert Lennon relates stories of American life with surreal humor and dystopian fantasy. Lennon is an associate professor of English at Cornell.

VP sends message of condolence on death of staff member

Vice President Mary Opperman issued a message of condolence on the death of Angela Stedwell, a staff member in the College of Human Ecology, Jan. 26. Stedwell was struck by a TCAT bus Monday morning.

VP sends message of condolence on death of senior

Vice President Susan Murphy issued a message of condolence on the death of Oluchukwu Chinedu Onuora, a 23-year-old senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jan. 24. Funeral services will be held Feb. 7 in White Plains, N.Y.

Biology major James Eaglesham awarded Churchill scholarship

Biology major James Eaglesham '15 is heading to Cambridge University as the Cornell’s newest Churchill scholar. He is one of 14 students nationwide to receive this honor and Cornell’s 21st Churchill scholar since 1975.

New senior director of Cornell Real Estate begins Jan. 30

Jeremy Thomas, a real estate development expert in Philadelphia has been named senior director of Cornell Real Estate. He begins his new position Jan. 30. Thomas will be responsible for directing real estate development activities for Cornell, which includes strategic planning.