Chronic stress appears to be linked to low-income achievement gap, reports expert

Chronic stress from noise, crowding, family conflict and other factors appears to be another reason why children in low-income families don't fare as well as their middle-income counterparts. (Jan. 31, 2011)

Students launch national blog on foreign affairs

To celebrate the launch of the new student blog about foreign affairs, The Diplomacist, two Cornell professors and a war veteran will discuss Afghanistan at a talk, Jan. 31. (Jan. 31, 2011)

Countries, businesses must act to combat acid attacks on women, report asserts

Sital Kalantry, faculty director of the Avon Global Center for Women and Justice, presented the report 'Combating Acid Violence in Bangladesh, India and Cambodia' at a media event Jan. 27 in New York. (Jan. 27, 2011)

Mothering styles can predict adult relationships, study says

A new study finds that how you were cared for by your mother at 18 months predicts how you experience adult relationships. (Jan. 26, 2011)

Study finds that positive outlook on life eases chronic pain

A study shows how a positive outlook can reduce the suffering of chronic pain; another how it eases the potentially devastating effects of being widowed. Both are published in Psychology and Aging. (Jan. 26, 2011)

In new book, economist Richard Geddes argues for private dollars to fix U.S. transportation

In a new book, 'The Road to Renewal: Private Investment in U.S. Transportation Infrastructure,' associate professor Rick Geddes offer solutions to repair our decaying transportation system. (Jan. 25, 2011)

Events help students see how liberal arts degrees can lead to careers in banking or journalism

The College of Arts and Sciences held two events in New York City recently to bring alumni and students together to discuss the kinds of careers liberal arts students can go into. (Jan. 20, 2011)

Study: Consumers with low confidence in the government buy more American

When we don't feel confident about our government, we choose indirect ways of showing support, such as buying U.S.-based products, according to a study co-authored by Eugenia C. Wu. (Jan. 19, 2011)

Africa is key in fight against world hunger, says former World Bank adviser

The world could have enough food for it's burgeoning population with more investments in research and infrastructure, said Robert Thompson '67 at the New York State Ag Society Meeting Jan. 6. (Jan. 11, 2011)