Most speakers at April 22 fracking event express environmental concerns

Most of the attendees speaking at an event on hydraulic fracturing April 22 opposed the process to extract natural gas from the Marcellus Shale for environmental reasons. (April 26, 2010)

Philosopher takes on the 'big question,' minus her toga

On April 25, associate professor of philosophy Karen Bennett will have 50 minutes at One Day University in New York City to tackle the 'Big Question': 'Why Are We Here?' (April 24, 2010)

Skorton letter in favor of DREAM Act attracts support of university presidents

President David Skorton has sent a letter to members of Congress in support of legislation that would provide some undocumented students with a pathway to permanent U.S. residency. (April 22, 2010)

Entrepreneurship@Cornell's 2010 fete draws more than 900

More than 900 people flocked to campus for Entrepreneurship@Cornell's Celebration 2010, April 15-16, to learn about and network for all things entrepreneurial. (April 22, 2010)

American Academy of Arts and Sciences names four faculty members as fellows

Valerie Jean Bunce, Theodore Eisenberg, Ronald Hoy and Roberto Sierra have been named fellows by one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies and independent policy research centers. (April 22, 2010)

NYSERDA receives first CU sustainability partnership award

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority received the first Cornell Partners in Sustainability Award April 21 for its leadership and financial support of innovative projects. (April 22, 2010)

Students provide a pocketful of poems for New York event

Experience and imagination mark the work of six graduate student poets included in 'Poetry in Your Pocket,' a chapbook printed for Poem in Your Pocket Day, April 29 in New York City. (April 22, 2010)

Students showcase storm water design on Earth Day in NYC

A team of Cornell undergraduates has been chosen to showcase its design of a sustainable solution to New York City's storm water runoff problem at the Museum of the City of New York April 22. (April 21, 2010)

Rattlesnakes sound warning on biodiversity

Even small, low-traffic roads can fragment wildlife populations genetically, reports a new Cornell study on timber rattlesnakes. That can make populations more vulnerable, say the researchers. (April 21, 2010)