$10 million gift to College of Engineering boosts undergraduate education

John A. Swanson '61, M.Eng. '63, has committed $10 million to boost undergraduate education in the College of Engineering - including its experiential learning opportunities. (April 19, 2012)

New CARE-Cornell partnership to take on global concerns

Cornell and the global humanitarian organization CARE will fight poverty among the world's most vulnerable populations and create solutions for global concerns, including world hunger and climate change. (April 19, 2012)

Cornell seeks to serve the local community, says Skorton

During his annual address April 18 to representatives of local service clubs and the university, President David Skorton enumerated the ways in which Cornell takes its public service role seriously. (April 19, 2012)

Good Samaritan law applies off campus for alcohol/drug-related emergencies

Students off campus who call for help in alcohol-related emergencies will receive amnesty for certain infractions. A community meeting will be held April 23 to discuss student safety and the good Samaritan law. (April 19, 2012)

Sandy Weill and faculty members Strogatz, Gilovich, Fins elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Steven Strogatz, Thomas Gilovich and Dr. Joseph Fins have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with Sanford Weill '55, chair of the Board of Overseers of Weill Cornell. (April 18, 2012)

Pell stresses need to boost international engagement

Vice Provost Alice Pell and Professor Sarosh Kuruvilla discussed Cornell's international education, research and initiatives at the Cornell Club in New York City April 12. (April 18, 2012)

Hotel School to honor Tisch family, Four Seasons CEO

The School of Hotel Administration will honor the Tisch family and Kathleen Taylor, CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards gala in June. (April 18, 2012)

Union leader: Labor, education key to national prosperity

American Federation of Teachers leader Randi Weingarten '80 said on campus that unions offer best hope of restoring middle class. (April 17, 2012)

For bulging biceps, electronic trainer will fix your form

Cornell student engineers invented a simple wearable electronic device that guides the user through a proper bicep curl. (April 17, 2012)