Gates grant to extend reach of ag journals in Africa

A new three-year, $1.8 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will extend TEEAL, The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library, to many more college libraries in sub-Saharan Africa. (Aug. 19, 2009)

More than five dozen new Cornell students help Ithaca community

In its 14th year, the Cornell Public Service Center's Pre-Orientation Service Trips is hosting 65 new students this week; they'll do community service and get to know Ithaca - and each other. (Aug. 18, 2009)

State comptroller and Cornell help local governments through economic crisis

N.Y. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli kicked off a workshop of the Local Government Leadership Institute on campus, Aug. 13, aimed at helping local governments deliver services at a lower cost to their constituents. (Aug. 18, 2009)

Skorton tours Africa to build and strengthen partnerships

In July President David Skorton visited Ethiopia to congratulate graduates of the inaugural class of Cornell's MPS degree program in international agriculture and rural development at Bahir Dar University. (Aug. 14, 2009)

Empire Farm Days boasts new crops, markets and methods

The 76th annual Empire Farm Days, the largest outdoor agricultural fair in the Northeast, Aug. 11-13, in Seneca Falls, N.Y., featured 600 exhibits of agricultural technology and products. (Aug. 12, 2009)

In pilot program, Cornell uses sterilization and hunting to control campus deer

In a pilot program, Cornell is using both sterilization and hunting to reduce deer populations on campus. They hope to develop a model that other campuses and communities can use to manage deer. (Aug. 12, 2009)

Program helps rural workers and communities walk their way to a lower breast cancer risk

A Cornell program, Small Steps Are Easier Together, is reaching out to rural communities and workplaces to get women to be more active and eat more healthfully to lower breast cancer risk. (Aug. 3, 2009)

Program encourages home-cooked meals with local produce

A new Cornell Cooperative Extension program encourages New York families to prepare home-cooked meals with local produce for healthier eating that also benefits the local economy. (Aug. 3, 2009)

Students work day and night to make 100 mpg car a reality

A group of Cornell students are working day and night to get their full-size, fuel-efficient, plug-in hybrid vehicle ready for on-road testing Sept. 1 in preparation for the Automotive X Prize Competition. (July 29, 2009)