Marriott Foundation gives $3 million to create new student learning center

The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has committed $3 million for the new Marriott Student Learning Center in the School of Hotel Administration. (Sept. 26, 2011)

Senior living seminar offered on two weekends; sponsored by Health Care REIT

The School of Hotel Administration and the Sloan Program in Health Administration have a collaboration with Health Care REIT Inc. The company will sponsor a two-credit senior living course this fall. (Sept. 14, 2011)

U.S. News & World Report ranks four Cornell undergraduate programs in the top 10

In its 2012 rankings, U.S. News and World Report ranks Cornell second in engineering science/engineering physics programs and fourth among biological/agricultural engineering programs. (Sept. 13, 2011)

Small restaurants counter backlash against chains

When large restaurant companies implement sustainability policies, customers are skeptical of the efforts - and their opinion of those companies may actually diminish, according to a Cornell study. (Aug. 22, 2011)

Three local siblings all enter Cornell this fall

Three local siblings of different ages are all entering Cornell this fall, all with help from the SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program and the state's Higher Education Opportunity Program. (Aug. 22, 2011)

Hotel School study: Women traveling for business seek safe, comfortable hotels

A comprehensive White Paper produced by Cornell University School of Hotel Management reported that 'women have become the fastest growing segment of business travelers in the United States.' (Aug. 15, 2011)

Chuck Feeney recounts his life, from CU's 'sandwich man' to its 'most generous and modest' donor

Billionaire philanthropist Chuck Feeney, Hotel '56, spoke about his remarkable life June 10 in Bailey Hall as the 2011 Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Lecturer during Reunion Weekend. (June 13, 2011)

President welcomes new grads to global Cornell family

President David Skorton delivered Cornell's 143rd commencement May 29, welcoming about 6,000 new graduates to the global Cornell family. (May 29, 2011)

Merrill Awards salute top students' high school and <br />Cornell teachers

Thirty-three top Cornell seniors selected their most influential high school and Cornell teachers for honors through the 2011 Merrill Presidential Scholars program. (May 25, 2011)