News & Events

Pulitzer winner offers summer seminar on Vietnam War

Pulitzer Prize-winner Professor Fredrik Logevall will give a weeklong Cornell Adult University summer seminar, “America’s Vietnam: How Did it Happen?” July 6-12 on campus.

Atkinson Center requests proposals for 2014 grants

Make our small, pale blue planet a greener place: Cornell’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future announces the 2014 cycle for its Academic Venture Fund.

Jery Stedinger elected to National Academy of Engineering

Jery Stedinger, professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

Hospitality law scholar John E.H. Sherry dies

Second-generation professor of hospitality law passes away at 81, leaving a seminal textbook for hotel students everywhere.

Global experiences add 'richness to the conversation'

Cornell faculty and students discussed the transformative potential of educational and research experiences abroad and global-oriented learning goals during a daylong symposium on campus.

Shoals Marine Lab announces new executive director

Wildlife ecologist Jennifer Seavey has been named executive director of the Shoals Marine Laboratory beginning April 1.

Students highlight simple steps to accessibility

Simple steps made by faculty and website designers can make a big difference in the lives of students with visual and physical disabilities.

Website celebrates the travels of an urban explorer

Cornell University Library has digitized some of the travel photos of John W. Reps '47, world traveler.

Cornell ranks No. 5 for Peace Corps recruits

Cornell ranks No. 5 in producing Peace Corps volunteers among medium-sized colleges and universities nationwide, according to the 2014 Peace Corps’ annual ranking of schools.