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)

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)