Cornell honors top seniors as Merrill scholars

This year, 32 graduating seniors have been honored as Merrill Presidential scholars; they, in turn, honored a high school teacher and a Cornell instructor, May 23.

From body odor to democracy in Africa, social science research gets funding

Cornell's Institute for the Social Sciences has announced the recipients of its biannual small-grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support. (April 24, 2012)

Light for Africa wins Big Idea competition

Eight teams of Cornell undergraduates are preparing for their presentations to win this year's Big Idea competition, proposals for businesses and nonprofits. (April 11, 2012)

Thirteen University Courses in 2012-13 to promote common experience for students

In 2012-13, Cornell will offer 13 University Courses designed to teach students to think from the perspectives of multiple disciplines, across departments and among diverse fields of study. (April 19, 2012)

Hotel School to honor Tisch family, Four Seasons CEO

The School of Hotel Administration will honor the Tisch family and Kathleen Taylor, CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards gala in June. (April 18, 2012)

Hotel Ezra Cornell shows off students' hospitality skills

Hotel Ezra Cornell presents students with hands-on learning all year long as they plan every aspect of this hospitality industry conference, from flowers and floor plans to guest speakers. (April 17, 2012)

Transformative $11M gift will elevate real estate program to 'pinnacle of the field'

Cornell's Program in Real Estate has received an $11 million gift from Lisa and Richard Baker '88. The gift will more than triple the program's current endowment. (April 12, 2012)

Green building leader wants 'retrofit revolution'

Rick Fedrizzi, president of the U.S. Green Building Council, said green buildings safeguard the environment and treat humans with dignity; a 'retrofit revolution' should overhaul existing buildings. (April 9, 2012)

Five undergrads win Nielsen Case Competition

Five Cornell undergraduates won the 2012 Nielsen Case Competition in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 24. The competition required teams to solve a real-world business challenge faced by Nielsen.