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Cornell microbial geneticist Stanley Zahler dies at 89

Emeritus professor Stanley Zahler, whose work during his 35-year Cornell career left a lasting imprint on the teaching of microbial genetics at the university, died April 26 in California. He was 89 years old.

Senior honors Nobel laureate McClintock with library display

Cornell senior Juliet Jacobson ’16 used a grant from the President's Council of Cornell Women to create a space in Mann Library to honor the achievements of Nobel Laureate Barbara McClintock '23, M.A. '25, Ph.D. '27.

ILR research: Unions dramatically shift their admin practices

Administrative practices of U.S. unions have dramatically shifted during the past 20 years, according to research led by Lois S. Gray of the ILR School.

Stoltzfus, Thom-Levy to share vice provost for undergrad ed post

Rebecca Stoltzfus has been appointed vice provost for undergraduate education as of July 1, and Julia Thom-Levy has been named provost's fellow for pedagogical innovation as of Aug. 1, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced.

School lunch subsidy could boost local farms, economies

A New York state subsidy of 5 cents per school lunch just one day per week for the purchase of local fruits and vegetables would likely boost New York farmers and local economies, a new report finds.

WHO turns to Cornell experts for advice on Zika-infected moms

Cornell researchers have found no evidence to suggest that the risks of a mother potentially transmitting the virus to her child via breastfeeding outweigh the benefits of breastfeeding, though they caution that more study is necessary.

Relationships drive Cornell Vegetable Program's reach

The Cornell Vegetable Program assists farmers in 12 western New York counties by helping them apply Cornell research and expertise to their local vegetable growing operations.

Retiring faculty honored, invited to remain active

More than three dozen retiring faculty members – including emeritus professors, senior lecturers, senior research associates and librarians – were honored May 5 at a reception at the A.D. White House.

Latest climate change information housed on new website

The New York Climate Science Clearinghouse features New York-specific climate to provide the public and policymakers access to the most recent and credible information available to inform decisions.

Things to Do, May 6-13, 2016

Events this week include a lecture by the Nepali ambassador; an MFA writers' graduation reading; a fundraiser for earthquake relief in Ecuador; and a free Community Day at Museum of the Earth.

Even light hookah use damages young smokers' lungs

Smoking tobacco – even lightly – through water pipes significantly affects lung function and biology in young adults, a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers shows.

Cardiovascular Research Institute opens at Weill Cornell

Dr. Geoffrey Pitt, a leading cardiologist and scientist, will direct Weill Cornell Medicine's new Cardiovascular Research Institute.