Cornell program gets rural women walking extra steps

Cornell researchers have prompted rural women to walk more regularly through a worksite intervention that helps change an office's environment and culture to encourage more walking. (April 13, 2010)

Two undergrads receive Xerox minority scholarships

Richard Dunning '13 and Matthew Cong '11 have received Xerox Technical Minority Scholarships, which recognize high academic achievement in the fields of science, engineering and technology. (April 13, 2010)

Student-run Hotel Ezra Cornell is 'just a magical time'

'Opportunities for Innovation in the Down Economy' was the theme for Hotel Ezra Cornell, a student-run event that brings together hospitality leaders, alumni and students. (April 13, 2010)

Alumnus, a baseball historian, is topic of lecture and namesake to new lectureship

Sports historian Steven Riess, Northeastern Illinois University, will deliver the inaugural Harold Seymour Lecture in Sports History on April 21, discussing Seymour's writing of baseball history. (April 12, 2010)

Bowman urges changes to the law for people who cohabit

Family law surrounding cohabiting couples fails to protect the people who are most vulnerable, said Cynthia Bowman at an April 6 event celebrating her new book, 'Unmarried Couples, Law and Public Policy.' (April 9, 2010)

Ithaca Police tentatively identify recovered body as that of student Zika

Ithaca Police notified the university April 7 that a body tentatively identified as that of Matthew Zika '11 has been recovered from Cayuga Lake. Zika had been seen falling from the Suspension Bridge March 12. (April 8, 2010)

Robert Harris named Africana Center's next director

Robert L. Harris, professor of African-American history at Cornell since 1975, will be the next director of the Africana Studies and Research Center starting July 1.

Two Cornell students named Goldwater scholars

Jessica Ye '12 and Sophia Porrino '11 have received 2010 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, which cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 per year. (April 8, 2010)

Donahue accepts head coaching job at Boston College

Basketball coach Steve Donahue has accepted the head coaching position at Boston College. Donahue will be introduced at a press conference in Chestnut Hill, Mass., April 7 at 4 p.m. (April 7, 2010)