Institute for the Social Sciences awards grants

The Institute for the Social Sciences has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support. (Dec. 13, 2011)

Report: Online coupons help consumers and restaurants

Daily online deals are likely to help restaurants bring in new, loyal customers, according to a new report from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research. (Dec. 13, 2011)

To give back, students launch nonprofit mentoring organization

Students have launched Practice Makes Perfect, a nonprofit student organization that pairs high school students with fifth-graders for summer mentoring. (Dec. 7, 2011)

Cornell ranks high in attracting international students

New York ranks No. 2 in attracting international students, and Cornell is part of the reason: It was ranked No. 25 in the nation for hosting foreign students, says the Open Doors Report for 2011. (Dec. 6, 2011)

Innovation Network draws hospitality and travel pros

The Innovation Network, sponsored by the School of Hotel Administration, brought together 100 corporate leaders of the hospitality and travel industry Nov. 14 to focus on new ways of thinking. (Dec. 5, 2011)

Introducing new members of the faculty

Get aquainted with the 2011-12 new faculty members, including hobbies, interests and academic focus. (Nov. 29, 2011)

Undergraduates win real estate competition in New York City

Cornell undergraduates minoring in real estate beat out 10 other teams to win the third annual Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition in New York City. (Nov. 28, 2011)

Volunteers needed to host community dinner in Owego

Student organizations are calling for volunteers to help prepare and serve a free community dinner Nov. 20 for residents of flood-ravaged Owego, N.Y.

Study: Nearly one-quarter of takeout restaurants surveyed offer online ordering

A new Cornell study finds that about one-quarter of U.S. takeout restaurants surveyed accept online orders, saving labor costs associated with counter service. (Oct. 6, 2011)