Survey shows college students -- often ignored in polls -- are engaged in the election

An e-mail survey of some 25,000 college students - mostly in swing states - shows that half are very interested in the election and the majority are pro-Obama. Students are often underrepresented in polls. (Oct. 28, 2008)

Contrarian Ted Lowi rails against presidential power and the 'history of illegitimacy' in America

Despite his centrality to the field of political science, the influence of his ideas and books, and the generations of Cornell students he has taught, Ted Lowi maintains that he feels 'marginal.' (Oct. 28, 2008)

New Ph.D. combines ergonomics, environmental psychology, facility planning, design

Cornell is now offering a doctorate degree that combines ergonomics, environmental psychology, facility planning and design in the College of Human Ecology. (Oct. 28, 2008)

Cornell survey: Health insurance reform a top priority for New Yorkers

A new Cornell survey finds that health insurance reform is a top priority for New Yorkers, and they are willing to pay higher taxes so more people can be insured. (Oct. 27, 2008)

Former U.N. human rights head challenges West to enforce basic human rights in spread of democracy

Louise Arbour, former United Nations high commissioner for human rights, discussed the need for more human rights work around the world at a lecture Oct. 21. (Oct. 27, 2008)

Obama transcends race in his campaign to be president, says faculty panel

A panel of professors pondered the role of race in the upcoming presidential election at a discussion in Sage Hall, Oct. 21. (Oct. 23, 2008)

New grant to support grad students in obesity prevention

A new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support three nutrition graduate students to focus on obesity, taking an ecological perspective. (Oct. 22, 2008)

Gov. Paterson names Cornell to run new rural schools center during visit to Ithaca

New York Gov. David Paterson announced Oct. 10 that he has signed a bill into law creating the New York State Center for Rural Schools to be operated by Cornell to improve rural schools and their communities. (Oct. 15, 2008)

Cornell surveys students on campus and in swing states

Cornell's Survey Research Institute is conducting an unprecedented survey of U.S. college students at Cornell and in four 'swing' states about the 2008 presidential election. (Oct. 13, 2008)