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Asylum seekers confound immigration officials, says expert

Cornell historian Maria Cristina Garcia discussed the problems that officials and asylum seekers face under the current laws, in a discussion with students in the Hans Bethe House Sept. 7. (Sept. 13, 2011)

U.S. News & World Report ranks four Cornell undergraduate programs in the top 10

In its 2012 rankings, U.S. News and World Report ranks Cornell second in engineering science/engineering physics programs and fourth among biological/agricultural engineering programs. (Sept. 13, 2011)

'Quarterlifers' launch long search for meaning in their lives

College students - beginning their 'quarterlife' stage of life - start searching for the meaning of their lives, a search that will persist for many years, said a visiting expert on campus Sept. 9. (Sept. 13, 2011)

Accepting board's endorsement, President David Skorton outlines his vision for the future of Cornell

As David Skorton begins his sixth year leading Cornell University, he is sharing with the campus his vision for 2015, focusing on student access, faculty renewal, globalization and public engagement.

Study: Word sounds contain clues for language learners

New research finds that the sounds of words across languages give clues to the words' meaning, which may help those teaching a second language. (Sept. 12, 2011)

Optofluidics could change energy field, say engineers

Optofluidics is on the cusp of improving such green technologies as solar-powered bioreactors, say Cornell researchers. (Sept. 12, 2011)

'Move forward without leaving the past,' stress speakers at 9/11 commemoration

President David Skorton participated in an Ithaca community commemoration of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, yesterday. (Sept. 12, 2011)

Student Assembly passes resolution to support CornellNYC Tech Campus

On Sept. 8, the Student Assembly unanimously approved a resolution that will create an ad-hoc committee to 'unite students in support of the NYC tech campus." (Sept. 9, 2011)

NSF renews Cornell Center for Materials Research funding

The National Science Foundation has announced renewed funding for the Cornell Center for Materials Research. (Sept. 9, 2011)

President Skorton ushers Cornellians into fall semester

In a letter to the Cornell community, President David Skorton welcomed students, faculty and staff to the new semester. (Sept. 9, 2011)

Employees can promote inclusion during times of religious observances

Faculty and staff are encouraged to take religious observances into account when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel. (Sept. 9, 2011)

Rain -- and a lot of it -- closes Cornell

Near record-breaking rain and subsequent flooding shut down campus for six hours the morning of Sept. 8. (Sept. 8, 2011)