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Gregory Poe, expert in environmental economics, dies at 56

Gregory Poe, professor of applied economics and management, died unexpectedly March 11 at his home in Ithaca. His work focused on applied welfare economics, nonmarket valuation, experimental economics and water pollution policy.

Program to offer diagnostic services for animal shelters

Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a pilot program to provide diagnostic services for animal shelters.

Former Japanese PM to give talk about Fukushima disaster

Naoto Kan, former prime minister of Japan, will deliver a public lecture, "The Truth about the Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima and the Future of Renewable Energy," Tuesday, March 28.

Students survey beetles, piranha, sharks for Earthwatch

Environmental and Sustainability Sciences majors – journeyed to three points around the globe to conduct hands-on research in January via Earthwatch.

Mann Award winner studies degenerative disease

Peter Sullivan, a fifth-year doctoral student, is the winner of this year's Harry and Samuel Mann Outstanding Graduate Student Award for his research on ALS and FTLD.

Campus will reopen March 15 at 4:30 p.m.

Cornell's Ithaca Campus will reopen at 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 15.

Milkweed defensive strategy drives away friends of enemies

A new study shows how milkweed toxins affect the web of creatures that surround the predatory aphids, especially ants, which frequently serve as aphid protectors.

Delirium in critically ill children admitted to hospitals is common

One out of every four children admitted to intensive care units for critical illness develops delirium, according to an international study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

Cornell ranked among best in U.S. News grad school rankings

The 2018 U.S. News & World Report ranking of graduate schools is out, and Cornell has again landed in the top 10 for English and engineering programs.

Cornell professor recognized for grape, wine research

Justine Vanden Heuvel, associate professor of enology and viticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, earned this year’s research award from the New York Wine and Grape Foundation.

Bible's Joseph is topic of lecture March 20 in NYC

Lauren Monroe, associate professor and chair of Near Eastern Studies, speaks on "The Joseph Traditions and the Genesis of Ancient Israel" at the Center for Jewish History March 20 in New York City.

Online course creators meet and share experiences

The Cornell Online Learning Community offers "any study to any person, anytime, anywhere" -including on campus. Educators gathered March 7 to share their experiences.