History makes women well-behaved, says professor

The tide of history transforms even the worst behaved women into heroines, argued history professor Durba Ghosh at a Reunion 2014 talk.

News feed: 'Emotional contagion' sweeps Facebook

When it hasn't been your day, it might be time to turn to Facebook friends for a little positive reinforcement. According to a new study by social scientists, emotions can spread among users of online social networks.

Anthropologist: Bronze Age offers lessons for Ukraine

Anthropologist Adam T. Smith told alumni during Reunion that the Bronze Age civilizations offer unusual perspectives on the current conflict in Ukraine.

School of Hotel Administration honors hospitality leaders

The School of Hotel Administration honored the Mariani family, founders of U.S. importer Banfi Vintners, and entrepreneur Sandy Solmon June 3 in New York City.

Cornell faculty share ideas on The Hill

Fourteen Cornell faculty members are contributing columns to The Hill, a widely read policy website in Washington, D.C. Several columns have already appeared, offering faculty an opportunity to influence government decision makers.

Experts offer new findings on youth at research update

Several Cornell faculty members shared their research on youth with Cooperative Extension county leaders, 4-H educators and community partners at the Youth Development Research Update, June 3-4

Retweet this: Not much new in social media discourse

Candidate debates prompt more retweeting, not much than original thought.

Online avatar helps demystify breast cancer risk

Psychologist Valerie Reyna and colleagues have developed a computer-based system using artificial intelligence to mimic one-on-one human tutoring to guide women making difficult decisions regarding preventive testing.

Seven new faculty members to join economics department

The universitywide Department of Economics will welcome seven new faculty members in the new academic year.