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Benjamin Van Doren wins 2016 Marshall Scholarship

Benjamin Van Doren ’16 is the winner of a 2016 Marshall Scholarship, which provides funds for up to 40 U.S. students to pursue two years of graduate study at an institution in the United Kingdom.

Dean Boor, marketing expert Russo elected to AAAS

A professor of marketing and a Cornell dean who is also a food microbiologist and will be honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Scientists urge new soil-carbon model for climate change era

In the fight to protect the environment, achieve food security and promote sustainable development, agricultural scientists advocate for new and improved soil research models that accurately forecast climate change.

Depleted soil locks rural farmers in trap of ultra-poverty

A self-reinforcing cycle connecting depleted soils and rural farmers may be one answer why Sub-Saharan Africa is home to most of the world's extreme poor, say Cornell researchers.

Legendary Cornellian Austin Kiplinger '39 dies at age 97

Austin H. “Kip” Kiplinger ’39, chairman emeritus of the Cornell University Board of Trustees and a giant in the fields of publishing, journalism, philanthropy and university leadership, died Nov. 20 in Rockville, Maryland.

Students injured in car accident on campus

Vice President Ryan Lombardi issued a statement about two students injured in a car accident on campus Nov. 22.

Portfolio feedback gives architecture students an edge

Architecture students studying in New York City and preparing for job searches received one-on-one feedback on their portfolios from practicing architects, including several alumni.

Lombardi to increase staffing in advocacy and resource centers

Vice President Ryan Lombardi announced at yesterday's Student Assembly meeting that he is planning to increase the number of front-line staff in the university’s advocacy and resource centers.

Knuth on diversity: 'How do we build on our successes?'

Senior Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Barbara Knuth presented climate survey results and students brainstormed ideas for more inclusion at Cornell at a Nov. 16 campus dinner.

David Lifka named interim VP and chief information officer

David Lifka, director of the Cornell Center for Advanced Computing, has been named interim vice president for information technology and CIO to replace Ted Dodds, who will leave Cornell Dec. 6.

Things to Do, Nov. 20-Dec. 4, 2015

Events on campus include a Thanksgiving feast, an exhibition featuring supernatural beings in Asian cultures, a display of student public affairs projects and an opera composed by Patrick Braga ’17.

New element tracking method a boon for geoscientists

A new method that allows geoscientists to tease out the exact inputs from three different sources, with implications for modeling and predicting climate change.