After sunflower sea star demise, marine tragedy mounts

Cornell and UC Davis researchers have begun to reckon the marine ecosystem devastation of the Salish Sea – north of Seattle – caused by a disease that led to the disappearance of once-abundant sunflower sea stars.

Rawlings applauds ICSD superintendent on state recognition

Interim President Hunter Rawlings issued a statement Oct. 26 congratulating Ithaca City School District's Luvelle Brown on being named the 2017 New York State Superintendent of the Year.

Computer scientist Ross Tate working to tame Java 'wildcards'

Ross Tate, an expert on programming languages, will work on a team to fix a security problem in the widely used Java language.

Cornell leads effort to train farmers on new produce safety rules

Cornell is leading a national alliance aimed at improving the safety of fresh produce and helping fruit and vegetable growers meet new regulatory requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Into the Streets celebrates 25 years of community service

Nearly 500 Cornell students will go Into the Streets (ITS) for the 25th annual Day of Service, Oct. 21 and 22, to help local nonprofit agencies and public organizations through volunteer projects.

United Way co-chairs encourage online giving

Cornell United Way campaign co-chairs Andy Noel and Kathy Zoner have produced a short video and sent an email to members of the Cornell community encouraging their participation.

Soil Health Trailer extends Cornell's reach

The New York Grazinglands Coalition Soil Health Trailer is a rolling lab equipped to demonstrate the value of healthy soil while illustrating the dangers that can lurk both above and beneath.

Police commanders and officers honored for achievements

The Cornell University Police recognized the promotions of five officers and the return of one former officer to its ranks, Oct. 12.

Insectapalooza explores wild world of bugs Oct. 22

Insectapalooza, a celebration of bizarre, bad and beneficial bugs, will be held at Comstock Hall on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.