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Mental health efforts earn Cornell national recognition

The Jed Foundation, a national organization seeking to reduce suicide rates among college students, has honored Cornell's mental health programs.

Cornell Tech launches degree in 'connective media'

On Oct. 1, Cornell Tech announced the launch of the first degree program to be offered by the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute, a master's degree in connective media.

New bacteria found in human gut

Researchers have identified a new branch of bacteria, kin to blue-green algae, found in groundwater and in mammalian guts – including those in humans.

Tommy Bruce named Dartmouth senior VP for public affairs

Thomas W. Bruce, vice president for university communications since 2004, has been named senior vice president for public affairs at Dartmouth College. He will begin his new position Nov. 18.

Cornell reflects on progress of diversity initiative

During year one of Cornell’s “Toward New Destinations” diversity framework, colleges and units have worked toward specific diversity goals, and are also identifying areas in need of improvement.

Enhancements to Greek system continue

Addressing President Skorton's challenge to end pledging, continuing measures to improve Greek culture on campus include increased alumni involvement in Greek life, expanded anti-hazing efforts and chapter assessments.

Group misconduct website launches

As an expansion of an initiative to inform the community of hazing-related violations, a new group misconduct site has been launched for transparency on infractions by Cornell organizations and teams.

Matching eyes to math for translucent images

Computer graphics researchers are using the techniques of perceptual psychology to discover what mathematics will make an image look the way an artist desires.

President gives update on staff survey initiatives

President David Skorton issued a statement Sept. 30 on the progress of university staff survey initiatives.

Lucks, Seandel are NIH 'New Innovators'

Julius Lucks, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Marco Seandel, assistant professor of cell and developmental biology in surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, are NIH "New Innovators."

Conference honors classicist Fred Ahl

A Sept. 7 conference on campus titled “Speaking to Power in Latin and Greek Literature” brought scholars from around the world to honor Cornell classicist Fred Ahl.

Electric fish may have switched from AC to DC

Two very similar species of Amazonian electric fish share a key difference: One uses direct current (DC) and the other alternating current (AC), according to a new study.