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Robert Sternberg joins Human Ecology faculty Feb. 1

Noted cognitive psychologist Robert J. Sternberg has been appointed professor of human development at the College of Human Ecology, effective Feb. 1.

Skorton issues message celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

President David Skorton issued message celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and urging the Cornell community to honor King's legacy through service.

Former White House economist talks inequality

Former White House chief economist Alan Krueger ’83 spoke about the future of the economy at the Cornell Club of New York Jan. 14.

Chilean government grants land for giant telescope

On Jan. 9, the Chilean government gave land to a Cornell-led project to build the largest submillimeter telescope in the world.

Study narrows origin of dogs

Dogs were likely domesticated between 9,000 and 34,000 years ago, according to an analysis of individual genomes of modern dogs and gray wolves.

Help needed to meet Cornell's United Way campaign goal

With 90 percent of the goal reached and more events planned, the Cornell United Way campaign enters its final fundraising phase.

Assemblies Update, Week of Jan. 13

An update from the Office of the Assemblies, including brief reports from the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly.

Downtown Ithaca Incubator to help entrepreneurs

A collaborative venture among Cornell, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College, the Downtown Ithaca Incubator was launched Jan. 16 at its home in the Carey Building on East State Street.

Engineer designs digital solution for pesticide drift

Andrew Landers, a senior extension associate at Cornell’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, has developed sprayers that reduce excess pesticide use.

Nutrient-based tax could cut nation's medical bills

A 20 percent tax on fat, salt and sugar could cut consumption by nearly that much - and boost American health immeasurably, economists say.

Fashion design senior wins $30K Geoffrey Beene scholarship

Senior fashion design major Justine Lee received a $30,000 Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship for her design of a clothing "system."

Cornell ice cream returns to Dairy Bar

Cornell Dairy ice cream returns for retail sale this week following a $105 million renovation to Stocking Hall, home of the Department of Food Science.