Series examines U.S. political, economic future

Six distinguished scholars will address the topic, “After the American Century? Fears and Hopes for America's Future” in a series of talks on campus this fall.

Engineering launches 'Think Big, Live Green' campaign

Cut-out, smackdown, payback, tune-in and turn-off: It’s time for “Think Big, Live Green,” a major energy conservation and sustainability campaign being launched Sept. 4 by Cornell’s College of Engineering.

Book shows how family, culture shape personal stories

Professor Qi Wang's new book, “The Autobiographical Self in Time and Culture,” chronicles how the stories we remember and tell about ourselves are conditioned by one’s time and culture.

Doug James wins leadership prize

Doug James, associate professor of computer science, will receive the 2013 Katayanagi Emerging Leadership Prize.

Relax! Slip on an electric vest to knead away stress

A new startup led by three Cornell students is developing a garment that gently gives a massage to reduce harmful amounts of stress in the body.

South African activist stresses forgiveness in talk

South African activist Albert “Albie” Sachs made his first visit to campus Aug. 29 as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large. He spoke about his work fighting apartheid, and he emphasized forgiveness.

Scholars launch medieval cosmology collaboration

Three new assistant professors - in the fields of the history of art, classics and music - have launched an interdisciplinary working group on medieval cosmology that will also offers seminars and lectures.

Cornell among best adoption-friendly workplaces

Cornell has once again been recognized as an adoption-friendly workplace, according to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoptive Parents, placing second among educational institutions.

New orientation program promotes healthy relationships

A new educational performance based on students’ life experiences around relationships, sex and alcohol, “Speak About It,” was held Aug. 25 and 26 for all incoming first-year and transfer students.