New University Librarian Anne Kenney to broaden access, expand both collections and services

Anne Kenney's challenges include filling a number of senior library management positions, raising $40 million, investing in collections, expanding digital services and more. (April 2, 2008)

Much-honored and beloved Cornell faculty member <br /> Joe Thomas takes helm of Johnson School

Joe Thomas, a noted scholar, dynamic teacher and proven academic administrator, has been named dean of Cornell's world-renowned Johnson School. Thomas has been serving as interim dean since June 2007. (March 27, 2008)

'We're an academic institution, but we're training people for a practical world': Johnson School Dean Joe Thomas

Dean Joe Thomas sat down this week with Cornell Chronicle writer Anne Ju to discuss some of his ideas and goals as he takes over leadership of the Johnson School. (March 27, 2008)

Climbing class offered for staff, faculty, community

Cornell Outdoor Education has designed a 'Learn to Climb' program specifically for Cornell staff, faculty, families and the local community. (March 25, 2008)

Whitaker recognized by county for saving student's life

Terri Whitaker, office manager at the Sage Management Library in the Johnson School and a trained emergency medical technician, recently saved the life of a Cornell student who had gone into cardiac arrest. (March 25, 2008)

Professor's biodegradable-composite company draws skateboard firm to Ithaca

Thanks to innovative research by Cornell's Anil Netravali, Comet Skateboards is making completely biodegradable boards. The company has since moved its manufacturing operation to Ithaca. (March 19, 2008)

Cornell named a top company for women executives

The National Association for Female Executives has recognized Cornell for its work/life programs for women, opportunity for advancement, the presence of women among Cornell executives and compensation. (March 18, 2008)

Engineering's phoenix rises once again to revive a Dragon Day tradition

Engineering students revived the tradition of creating a phoenix float to confront the dragon as it passed the Engineering Quad on Dragon Day 2008. (March 14, 2008)

Bring a child to work April 24

Law, astronomy, the armed services, desktop publishing, virtual reality and the visual arts are a few of the sessions that children participating in this year's Bring a Child to Work Day can attend. (March 14, 2008)