Victims of domestic violence who commit crimes face long prison terms

The Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell calls for legal system reforms regarding survivors of domestic violence who are convicted of crimes when protecting themselves from abuse. (June 7, 2011)

New Cornell book charts key economic and social trends

'Upstate New York in Profile' is a new free chart book from Cornell outlining key demographic, economic, social and opinion trends. (June 1, 2011)

'State of Upstate' conference June 8-9 tackles regional development, public policy

The State of Upstate New York Conference: Resiliency, Partnerships and Innovation will be held in Syracuse, N.Y., June 8-9 for a broad audience of policymakers, academics and elected officials. (May 23, 2011)

Aetna CEO: Technology is key to fixing health care

During his keynote address at the Sloan Program in Health Administration's annual Wagner Memorial Dinner, Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, emphasized the role of technology in improving health care. (May 23, 2011)

Rickard named director of American Indian Program

Cornell art historian Jolene Rickard will lead Cornell's American Indian Program as its new director, effective July 1. (May 18, 2011)

Lovenheim to study teacher incentives with research award

Cornell economist Michael Lovenheim will study teacher merit pay programs with a grant from a National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship. (May 18, 2011)

Grants cap decade of Human Sexuality Collection research

Three researchers studying gay consumer culture and the politics of knowledge will receive Phil Zwickler Memorial Research Grants to use Cornell University Library's Human Sexuality Collection. (May 18, 2011)

Building community is key to helping men of color succeed at Cornell, students say

On May 4 Renee Alexander '74, associate dean of students and director of intercultural programs, led a discussion with men of color on ways to build community and enhance their academic success at Cornell. (May 5, 2011)

Panelists argue for pragmatic health care reform, to give up on 'utopian dream'

A panel of four Cornellians discussed the challenges surrounding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, May 2 at the annual, student-sponsored annual Sick in America series. (May 5, 2011)