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Mary Beth Norton reveals the Pilgrims' strange world

Cornell historian Mary Beth Norton gave insights into the strange beliefs of early American colonists in a November campus talk.

Obesity at age 66 predicts health at 85, study finds

Women entering their senior years with a healthy weight and waist size have a significantly better chance of reaching age 85 without chronic disease or mobility impairment.

Christiansen tackles 'cultural evolution' in new book

“Cultural Evolution: Society, Technology, Language and Religion,” co-edited by Morten H. Christiansen, highlights the integrating role of cultural evolution across the social sciences and the humanities, similar to that of organic evolution in biology.

Hotels' green efforts don’t affect revenues

Studying 9,000 hotels, two Cornell researchers conclude that the hotel industry's effort to implement sustainability don't affect their revenues.

Book explores role of foreign aid in Africa

“Democratic Trajectories in Africa: Unraveling the Impact of Foreign Aid,” co-edited by Professor Nicolas van de Walle, explores whether foreign aid in Africa has helped or hindered democratization efforts.

Cornell-Penn State ice cream rivalry resumes

Production of Cornell Dairy ice cream resumed September 2013, sending frozen milk and tantalizing flavors burbling through all that stainless steel and into containers with a redesigned Cornell Dairy logo.

Dietetics students are key ingredient in dining

Through internships, jobs and courses, students in the Didactic Program in Dietetics gain practical, hands-on experience in running a large-scale food service operation.

High-tech study of mastitis now underway

Faculty at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine have a new $500,000 grant over three years from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to examine mastitis in ways it has never been studied before.

Six chemistry faculty receive national awards

Faculty members in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology are recent recipients of prestigious national awards for achievements in their respective disciplines.

Events celebrate 100 years of Risley Hall

The Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts celebrates its 100th anniversary with a series of centennial events Nov. 21-24.

Benefits open enrollment ends Nov. 30

The benefits open enrollment period for endowed faculty and staff ends Nov. 30. Employees are encouraged to make any changes to their health and flexible spending benefits before the Thanksgiving break begins.

Cornell United Way Campaign passes halfway mark

The Cornell United Way Campaign has passed the $400,000 mark, now more than halfway toward its goal of $815,000.