Recruiting event focuses on Native high schoolers

High school students from Native American backgrounds visited campus March 21-22 to learn about Cornell, celebrated Haudenosaunee culture with a symposium and exhibit and talk to Cornell Native American students about attending Cornell.

Girl Scouts explore science, earn badges on campus

At a March 22 workshop aimed to encourage grade-school girls to pursue science and technology, Girl Scouts decoded secret messages and investigated a scene to earn scouting detective badges, among other activities.

Star faculty shine at CALS Faculty Idol

Seven College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty members participated in an event created as a fun way to get to know young faculty and their research March 19.

School gardens grow kids' physical activity levels

Children in schools with vegetable gardens got 10 minutes more of exercise than before their schools had gardens, reports a study on the benefits of school gardens.

Cornell United Way seeks to close $16K gap before March 31

Vice President KyuJung Whang, chair of the Cornell United Way Campaign, makes a final request for pledges and donations as the campaign reaches the 98 percent mark.

Tax-free business areas approved for START-UP NY

New York state recently accepted Cornell’s application for a campus plan outlining its tax-free zones in the START-UP NY program.

Posse retreat strengthens students through conversation

At a Posse Foundation retreat for inner-city students studying at elite universities, students focused on offering each other support.

New maple water drink has untapped potential

With help from Cornell, a new beverage is making its way into stores beginning this April: It is called Vertical Water, and it's the sweet water sap that makes its way up maple trees from the soil.

Study: Winter harvest boosts feedstock security

A new study shows that the off season can produce a second harvest ongoing work will refine fertilization guidelines to boost crop production with minimizing risk of soil loss and nitrogen leaching.