For fourth straight time, Cornell Vet College is ranked No. 1 in U.S. News rankings

Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked the best in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. The College of Engineering is ranked 10, with seven disciplines in the top 10. (March 17, 2011)

CU establishes a raccoon rabies-free zone in Long Island

Researchers played a key role in helping Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island eliminate rabies in raccoons. Cornell's been managing rabies-control efforts in the two counties since 2006.

CU played key role in educating first black veterinarians

As part of Black History Month, a veterinary student looks back to learn more about the first black veterinarians in the United States who were educated at Cornell. (Feb. 18, 2011)

State accepts actions to prevent digester spills, permit to be amended

With four buildings in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences undergoing renovations, more than 800 people will be relocated. (Feb. 10, 2011)

Four N.Y. companies receive JumpStart grants

It's not discrimination, but rather differences in resources attributable to career and family-related choices that set women back in science fields, Cornell researchers say. (Feb. 7, 2011)

Trustees approve tuition and fees for 2011-12

The Cornell Board of Trustees approved an across-the-board tuition increase of $1,875 for all of the university's undergraduate students for the 2011-12 academic year. (Jan. 30, 2011)

World-renowned vet Robert Kirk dies at 88

World-renowned veterinarian Robert W. Kirk, DVM '46, author of the well-known text 'Current Veterinary Therapy,' died Jan. 19 in Ithaca. (Jan. 24, 2011)

Veterinary microbiologist James Gillespie dies at 93

James H. Gillespie, DVM, professor emeritus of microbiology and immunology in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, died Jan. 10 at the age of 93.

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists opens in Stamford

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, a satellite referral and 24-hour emergency care hospital, officially opens its doors Jan. 14 at 880 Canal St. in Stamford, Conn. (Jan. 14, 2011)