Skorton emphasizes 'one Cornell' concept includes staff

Focusing on the concept of "one Cornell," President David Skorton reaffirmed the importance of staff in the achievements of the university and announced that the CARE Fund will receive $25,000.

Expert dishes on nutrition trends

“Supermarket Guru” Phil Lempert, a consumer trend-watcher and analyst, delivered the second annual Joyce Lindower Wolitzer ’76 and Steven Wolitzer Nutrition Seminar Oct. 1.

Assemblies Update, Week of Sept. 30

An update from the Office of the Assemblies, including brief reports from the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly.

Things to Do, Oct. 4-11

Events on campus this week include talks by artist/scientist Joe Davis and scholar Judith Butler, films by Bill Morrison in Sage Chapel, concerts, plays and more.

$63M capital project to upgrade veterinary college

The College of Veterinary Medicine will begin a $63 million capital project to upgrade and expand its infrastructure and teaching facilities to accommodate increasing the pre-clinical class sizes to 120 students from 102 students.

Statement issued on Cornell’s financial contributions to Ithaca

John Carberry of University Communications issued a statement on Cornell's financial contributions to the city of Ithaca in response to criticism published in the media.

Cornell’s first four MOOCs to launch next semester

Any person. Any study. And now - any corner of the globe. Beginning next semester, Cornell will offer its first four MOOCs to the world at-large, allowing any one to take classes from the comfort of their home laptop or desktop computer.

Survey report analyzes campus climate for students

A recent analysis of three student surveys shows that most students feel positively about their Cornell experience and are engaged in their academic life, but the degree to which students feel safe, included and respected varies.

Mental health efforts earn Cornell national recognition

The Jed Foundation, a national organization seeking to reduce suicide rates among college students, has honored Cornell's mental health programs.