PCCW learns about Cornell's global work

At the annual meeting of the President's Council of Cornell Women, members heard about Cornell's global programs and the Language House, got career advice, networked and more. (March 8, 2011)

Sustainability initiative launches with 10 teams to transform campus into 'living lab'

About 40 faculty and staff members gathered in the Biotechnology Building March 1 to kick off a universitywide initiative to coordinate and support sustainability efforts on campus. (March 3, 2011)

U.S. bombing in Vietnam drove civilians to Viet Cong

A new study of aerial bombardment of civilians during the Vietnam War finds that the tactic is ineffective and counterproductive. (March 2, 2011)

CU helps make it easier for developing nations to manage sustainable tourism

A project of Cornell's Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise aims to make it easier for developing nations to manage sustainable tourism. (March 2, 2011)

Social entrepreneurship course receives global honors

The syllabus for a social entrepreneurship course, taught by Anke Wessels of the Center for Transformative Action at Cornell, has won an award from Ashoka, a global group of social entrepreneurs. (Feb. 28, 2011)

$40M grant to fight wheat pathogen that threatens global food security

Cornell will receive $40 million from the U.K.'s Department for International Development and the Gates Foundation to fight a wheat pathogen that threatens the world's food security. (Feb. 27, 2011)

Proving mental illness in legal system is like 'trying to prove the sun sets,' says Blume

Cornell Death Penalty Project Director John Blume discussed the challenges of providing due process to death row inmates with mental impairments, Feb. 24, citing a particular case he's working on. (Feb. 25, 2011)

CU establishes a raccoon rabies-free zone in Long Island

Researchers played a key role in helping Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island eliminate rabies in raccoons. Cornell's been managing rabies-control efforts in the two counties since 2006.

Students to design and build school in South Africa

The student-led Cornell University Sustainable Design has published 'Schoolhouse South Africa: Comprehensive Context,' a book on their design approach to building a school in South Africa this summer. (Feb. 22, 2011)