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Reunion 2012 features Michelle Rhee, Bill Nye, Jane Brody

The Class of 1937 looks to set an attendance record for its 75th reunion and Michelle Rhee '92 will deliver the annual Olin Lecture June 8 in Bailey Hall, as part of Reunion 2012 weekend, June 7-10.

Employee survey results, faculty accomplishments detailed for trustees

Results of a universitywide staff survey, faculty accomplishments and parting thoughts from the outgoing dean of the faculty were highlights of the open session of the board of trustees meeting, May 25.

President Skorton urges graduates to 'engage the world'

Noting that today's graduates have already made a difference in Ithaca and around the world, President David Skorton encouraged them to continue to embrace public engagement. (May 27, 2012)

Proud graduates head to Commencement - and their futures

Graduating seniors, graduate and professional degree students and family members gathered on Cornell's Arts Quad May 27 before Commencement ceremonies to take pictures, see friends and look to the future. (May 27, 2012)

New Ph.D.s launch broad, diverse careers around the world

The traditional career path for new Ph.D. graduates is in academia, but about half of all new Ph.D.s will find jobs in business, government and the nonprofit sector, said President Skorton May 26.

Bloomberg delivers humor, history in Convocation address

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. (May 26, 2012)

President offers condolences on death of student

President David Skorton offered condolences to the family and friends of Krista Marie Depew, 19, a rising sophomore in the Dyson School. She died in of an acute illness in Albany on May 26. (May 26, 2012)

Ties to alma mater and family motivate seniors to give back

The Class of 2012's senior class campaign resulted in hundreds of students giving back to Cornell with time, talent and donations. (May 26, 2012)

ROTC grads receive their bars in personalized ceremony

Cheered on by friends and family, 18 graduating students received commissions in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. (May 26, 2012)

Who you gonna call for IT services? Dial 255-5500

Your computer is acting weird? The network is down? Need a change in phone service? Beginning June 18 just call 255-5500, the new IT Service Desk, which is replacing the HelpDesk and other services.

CARE Fund aids record number of families, seeks donations

Stephen and Erica Anderson are two of a record number of staff members helped by the CARE Fund this past year. The fund, which helps faculty and staff in emergencies, needs replenishment.

Staff members complete degrees in wide-ranging studies

Thirty-six staff members were recognized by President Skorton at the annual staff graduate reception May 21, Friends Hall, for completing higher education degrees.