How you name it matters: 'gambling' vs. 'gaming'

How you feel about gambling depend on whether you label it “gambling” or “gaming,” reports a new Cornell study that shows how industry labels help shape consumer attitudes.

Student with lung cancer plans 5k fundraiser Oct. 20

A student with stage four lung cancer has become an activist for the disease, planning a 5k fundraiser for Oct. 20 at the Cornell Plantations.

Yerko checks in to hospitality's welcoming ways

Yerko Alpysbay, a Kazakh teen enrolled at Ithaca High, immersed himself in hospitality at the Cornell Summer College.

Hyatt, Chipotle leaders feted at hospitality gala

At the Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards, 800 travel and hospitality leaders celebrated Tom Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, and Steve Ells, founder of Chipotle Mexican Grill.

In key Asian cities, global forces drive hotel revenues

The most extreme case is Seoul, South Korea, where more than 90 percent of the hotels’ revenue per available room is affected by such global factors as Chinese and U.S consumer confidence.

'Well-equipped' grads can proceed with confidence, Skorton says

Members of the graduating Class of 2013 can be assured that the skills they've developed as Cornell students will serve them well as they take their next steps, President David Skorton said in his Commencement address May 26.

'Cheers' to the Class of 2013

Undergraduate and graduate students gathered on the Arts Quad in full regalia to celebrate Cornell's 145th Commencement with friends and family May 26.

Top seniors and their teacher-mentors honored

On May 22, the Cornell Merrill Presidential Scholars Program honored 32 outstanding graduating seniors and the high school teachers and university faculty members who mentored them.

Cornell Dining helps student develop new dining offerings

Cornell Dining helped Martin Andonov '13 refine his ideas for fast-food, high-quality Mediterranean offerings. Andonov, who won $15,000 for his concept, will launch a London eatery after graduation.