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Cornell hosts students from around the country for Sustainable Energy Fellowship

Forty undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation will be on campus June 2-9 for a weeklong fellowship in sustainable energy. (May 25, 2010)

Parking suggestions, road and parking lot closures for Graduation Weekend

The university has issued a list of special changes for roads and parking on campus to accommodate Graduation Weekend. (May 25, 2010)

NASA's airborne observatory prepares for debut flight featuring Cornell-made instrument

SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, will take flight May 25 along with the Cornell-built FORCAST (the Faint Object InfraRed Camera for the SOFIA Telescope). (May 24, 2010)

Overhearing cell phone chats reduces cognitive performance, study finds

A new study finds that overheard cell phone conversations are distracting because we can't predict what will be said next. (May 24, 2010)

Intermarriage is down, perhaps because of recent immigrant influx, says Lichter in online chat

Professor Daniel Lichter conducted an online chat on racial and ethnic intermarriage hosted by the Population Reference Bureau May 20. (May 24, 2010)

The Cornell Tradition recognizes nine of its graduates

Cornell Tradition, an alumni-endowed student recognition program, has honored nine of its own graduating seniors for community service and leadership; their awards will be used to benefit others. (May 24, 2010)

World's leading experts gather at Cornell to advance understanding of infectious diseases

The eighth annual Workshop and Conference on the Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases June 2-6 will address the emergence and transmission of infectious microorganisms in ecosystems. (May 24, 2010)

Faculty strive to make 'green' cross-campus connections

About 30 Cornell scholars gathered May 13 to brainstorm on ways to create interdisciplinary collaborations on environmental issues at Cornell. (May 24, 2010)

Conference draws international social scientists to Cornell

International social scientists will visit Cornell to exchange information on data and technology May 31-June 4. (May 24, 2010)

Alumna urges students to think boldly about hospital design

Nancy Schlichting '79, president and CEO of the Henry Ford Health System, gave the Wagner Memorial Dinner lecture May 8, speaking to Sloan Program in Health Administration alumni and students. (May 24, 2010)

Obendorf honored with lifetime achievement award

Cornell fiber scientist Kay Obendorf was honored by a professional organization for her lifetime achievements, which include insights into the surface chemistry of fibers and their performance. (May 24, 2010)

More than 50 Cornellians roll with Tour de Cornell

To celebrate National Bike to Work Day, students, faculty and staff biked in the first Tour de Cornell bike ride across campus May 21, sponsored by Transportation Services and the Cornell Wellness Program. (May 24, 2010)