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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)

Stephanie Owens to lead Cornell Council for the Arts

Stephanie Owens, an artist, writer, curator and a visiting assistant professor of art in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP), has been named director of the Cornell Council for the Arts (CCA).

Johnson institute joins U.S.-Russia Business Council

The Emerging Markets Institute at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management has joined the U.S.-Russia Business Council to facilitate interaction with Russian markets. (Sept. 8, 2011)

New team handles sexual harassment, sexual assault and other Title IX concerns

A team of Cornell administrators has been established to oversee the university's efforts to address faculty, staff and student concerns related to the university's obligations under Title IX. (Sept. 8, 2011)

CU United Way contributions had immediate local impact

Giving to the United Way of Tompkins County had immediate effects on residents in the county and surrounding areas in 2010-11. (Sept. 8, 2011)