Outstanding urban students to enter Cornell in 'posses' of 10

'Posses' of 10 students each will study in the College of Arts and Sciences through the Posse Foundation, which brings exceptional urban students to colleges and offers essential support. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Exhibit, screening celebrate Ithaca Silent Movie Month

The city of Ithaca's role in early filmmaking history - and Cornell's part of that story - will be celebrated this fall during Homecoming Weekend and through the month of October. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Roadway safety enforcement period held until Sept. 30

Cornell Police will conduct specialized traffic enforcement focusing on roadway violations committed by pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders until Sept. 30. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Social entrepreneurship institute offers solutions for local business owners

As part of the Finger Lakes Social Entrepreneurship Institute, the Center for Transformative Action hosted a discussion on the promise of social entrepreneurship Sept. 13. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Skorton joins presidents calling for visa reform for international students

President David Skorton has signed a letter to Congress supporting visa reform to grant green cards to international students with advanced degrees in technical fields. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Kaushik Basu appointed World Bank's chief economist

While at the World Bank, Basu, professor of economics and the C. Marks Professor of International Studies, will be on temporary leave from his post at Cornell. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Cornell cuts ties to clothing manufacturer over labor abuses

President David Skorton severed Cornell's relationship with adidas due to the apparel maker's violations of workers' rights. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Ag station student group turns garden harvest into food donations

Bounty from a student garden at Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva is being donated to a local food pantry. (Sept. 14, 2012)

Janna Lamey named assistant dean of student life for Graduate School

Janna Lamey has been named assistant dean of student life for the Graduate School, effective Oct. 8. She will develop activities and events in support of the graduate and professional student community. (Sept. 14, 2012)