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Cornell continues to make its mark at state fair

From judging milkshake contests to tending goats; from nurturing animal births to assembling yogurt parfaits, Cornell makes a Big Red imprint on the Great New York State Fair.

Poet Phyllis Janowitz, professor emerita of English, dies

Poet and Professor Emerita of English Phyllis Janowitz has died. Janowitz, 84, passed away Aug. 17 in Montour Falls, New York.

Skorton to new students: 'Discover what excites you'

President David Skorton welcomed the Class of 2018 at the Convocation for New Students and Families at Schoellkopf Stadium Aug. 23.

Harpham to teach M.H. Abrams seminars this fall

Geoffrey Harpham, president and director of the National Humanities Center, will teach two M.H. Abrams seminars on campus this fall.

Study: Southwest may face 'megadrought' within century

Due to global warming, the chances the Southwest suffers a decadelong drought is at least 50 percent, and the chances of a “megadrought” – one that lasts up to 35 years – ranges from 20 to 50 percent over the next century.

Animal joint surgeries may lead to human repairs

A pair of unique surgical procedures performed on animals promises to revolutionize the ways surgeons repair cartilage and meniscus tears in human knees and other joints.

Thai expert publishes book of essays

Cornell Professor Benedict Anderson has published a new collection of essays, “Exploration and Irony in Studies of Siam Over 40 Years.”

'Robo Brain' mines the Internet to teach robots

A giant database gathered from the Internet will help robots function in the human world.

VP Susan Murphy welcomes students to campus

Susan Murphy extended her best wishes to new and returning students and encourages students to connect, get involved, respect one another and reach out.

Things to Do, Aug. 22-29

Events on campus include an Orientation Concert with choral groups, free films for new students, a language and international studies showcase and contemporary Taiwanese art at the Johnson Museum.

For a healthier you, let your smartphone call it in

The National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $3 million grant to a multidisciplinary group of Cornell researchers who are developing a device to help you track your health right in the palm of your hand.

Genetics used to improve plants for bioenergy

A genetics investigation into the symbiosis between soil fungi and plants for bioenergy production could lead to more efficient uptake of nutrients, which would help limit the need for fertilizers.