Bloomberg delivers humor, history in Convocation address

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. (May 26, 2012)

Staff members complete degrees in wide-ranging studies

Thirty-six staff members were recognized by President Skorton at the annual staff graduate reception May 21, Friends Hall, for completing higher education degrees.

Academic, industry leaders give advice on successful science careers

Students, faculty and staff got advice about managing a successful career in the sciences during the 2012 Empowering Women in Science and Engineering conference, May 20-21. (May 23, 2012)

Course helps grad students secure NSF fellowships

A new course in the College of Veterinary Medicine helped four of six graduate students who applied win National Science Foundation fellowships. (April 25, 2012)

Students to run vet clinic at Brooklyn YMCA May 5

Cornell veterinary students and clinical faculty will join volunteer alumni to offer a daylong animal wellness clinic in Brooklyn at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA May 5. The cost will be $20 per pet.

Students win dairy challenge

Four Cornell students won first place awards and $200 scholarships at the two-day North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. (April 24, 2012)

Two students named Goldwater scholars

Julian Homburger '13 and Adam Izraelevitz '13 are among this year's recipients of Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, which support college students intent on careers in science, math or engineering. (April 3, 2012)

Five campus buildings recognized at green building conference

Five of Cornell's buildings were recognized as exemplary New York state green buildings at the 10th Annual New York State Green Building Conference in Syracuse, March 29-30. (April 2, 2012)

Nine inducted into graduate honor society

Nine graduate students have been chosen to be part of the Cornell chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The students were inducted at the annual Bouchet conference, March 30-31. (April 2, 2012)