Public Service Center to support ICSD students

A New York state grant enables Cornell's Public Service Center to provide pre-college support to 99 low-income or underrepresented minority Ithaca City School District students in grades 7-12.

Elementary school students dig archaeology

Professors Adam T. Smith, anthropology, and Lori Khatchadourian, Near Eastern studies, led a mini-course on archaeology for young schoolchildren June 15-19 in Ithaca.

Alumnus creates tropical installation for Cornell Tech

Artist Peter Gerakaris, BFA '03, has created a tropically themed art installation at a community gallery on Roosevelt Island, commissioned to coincide with the Cornell Tech groundbreaking celebration.

Polls produced by students reveal shifting attitudes

Younger citizens are taking more liberal social positions, according to polls conducted by students in the course "Taking America’s Pulse," where students design, conduct and analyze a real public opinion poll.

Talks connect faculty, youth-focused extension partners

Ways to address major social problems among youth were discussed at the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research's fifth Youth Development Research Update, June 2-3 in Ithaca.

The 12,000-step program to summer gorge safety

The list of enjoyable things to do in the two scenic ravines flanking Cornell's central campus is practically endless. But there are a couple activities to always avoid: swimming and departing from designated trails.

Symposium explores broadening Cornell's global curriculum

Faculty, students and administrators discussed global experiences, opportunities and challenges on campus and abroad at a recent symposium on Internationalizing the Curriculum at Cornell.

Saldana turns setbacks into success, helps others rise

Ignacio "Iggy" Saldana '15 will graduate from Cornell this week following a long journey of challenges and growth as a scholar, student and person. He will attend Columbia Law School.

Ithaca mayor proclaims Susan Murphy Day

Susan Murphy, ’73, Ph.D. ’94, vice president for student and academic services, who will soon retire from Cornell, received a surprise proclamation from Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick '09 May 18.