Law clinic students fight for mentally disabled man

Generations of students in the Law School's Capital Punishment Clinic have worked on the case of Johnny Ringo Pearson, an intellectually challenged man accused of kidnap, rape and murder.

Two historians put Kennedy legacy in context

Fredrik Logevall, vice provost for international affairs and director of the Einaudi Center, and David Greenberg of Rutgers University, discussed “JFK, Vietnam, and What Might Have Been?” Oct. 15 in New York City.

High-income Americans are more segregated than ever

Rising income inequality is driving an increase in class segregation, particularly among high-income Americans, reports a new study.

How you name it matters: 'gambling' vs. 'gaming'

How you feel about gambling depend on whether you label it “gambling” or “gaming,” reports a new Cornell study that shows how industry labels help shape consumer attitudes.

Former labor board chair shares expertise at ILR

Former National Labor Relations Board chairman Wilma Liebman is teaching at the ILR School and the Law School.

Economists explore 'loca-pouring' of wines

The décor and menu are the most useful predictors of whether restaurants across the state will offer New York wines, according to new Dyson School research.

Jansen to speak on role of higher ed in development

Jonathan Jansen, vice chancellor and rector of the University of the Free State in South Africa, will give three talks on higher education and South Africa while on campus Oct. 21-23.

Alums offer career paths for history majors

History majors who wonder what path to pursue after graduation had their eyes opened to the possibilities Oct. 3 as alumni from various career fields shared their experiences at a panel discussion.

Kids of single moms who later marry reap few benefits

In most cases, when single moms marry, their children do not report improved mental and physical health as teens, when compared with children whose moms stay single, reports a Cornell demographer.