Cornell helps NYS growers hone the art and science of poinsettias

From root rot and powdery mildew to white flies and Lewis mites, the threats to poinsettias abound - NYS growers persevere with the support and expertise of Cornell faculty and staff. 

Philanthropy class aids Tompkins County nonprofits

Students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class distributed $58,900 in grants to local nonprofits this year at a ceremony held Dec. 3, nearly tripling the awards from last year.

Things to do: Student and ornithological art, nature crafts

The last day of classes nears, but there are still events across campus over the next week for crafters, filmgoers, art lovers and more.

Historic marker celebrates Pearl S. Buck’s stop in Ithaca

Years before writing “The Good Earth” and winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, the aspiring novelist received encouragement and a master’s degree at Cornell.

Near ancient obelisk, AAP’s ‘Pyramidion’ towers at Met

The installation designed by AAP's Jennifer Newsom and Tom Carruthers is one of nearly 200 artworks featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-Now" exhibition, open through Feb. 17.

New Cornell tech to evaluate anemia to be used across India

Cornell researchers develop affordable test for iron deficiency, which affects 2 billion people, disproportionately impacting women of childbearing age as well as infants and young children.

Pantry collaboration expands mission to fight food insecurity

To meet a growing need, Enfield Food Distribution is working with a multidisciplinary Cornell team to design and raise funds for a larger, more welcoming facility.

Entrepreneurship conference delivers motivation, inspiration, headshots

Eclectic Convergence, a yearly event hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, included featured speakers, networking, a pitch contest and tabling by student businesses.

Around Cornell

With NGO, alums boost Rwandan smallholder farmers

Two alums are leading an effort to give Rwandan farmers the tools to grow and sell grains - with the ultimate goal of lifting communities out of poverty and improving food security across East Africa.