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Cornell global expert offers clues to why grinding poverty in Africa persists - and keeps rising

Cornell professor Christopher Barrett describes the problems and possible solutions to persistent poverty in developing countries. (Nov. 5, 2008)

Solution for mortgage crisis and looming global financial crisis is in historical record

Cornell law professor Robert Hockett offers his solution for the mortgage crisis and the financial crisis, involving the Federal Housing Administration. (Nov. 5, 2008)

Creative writing alum Muñoz wins Whiting Award

Fiction writer Manuel Muñoz, MFA '98, has received a Whiting Writers' Award worth $50,000. The awards were presented Oct. 29 in New York City. (Nov. 4, 2008)

Maple expert campaigns to boost state's lagging syrup production

A Cornell researcher is trying to promote greater maple production in the Northeast; in New York, for example, less than 1 percent of the tappable trees are being used for maple syrup production. (Nov. 4, 2008)

Students take honors in programming contests

A Cornell team finished second in the 2008 Association for Computing Machinery Regional Programming Contest, and one student on that team also has advanced to the finals of the Google Code Jam. (Nov. 4, 2008)

Climbing competition benefits low-income youths

The Cornell Outdoor Education's Intercollegiate Rock Climbing Competition Nov. 2 raised $650 to benefit the local nonprofit OURS & YOURS Youth Organization, founded in 2005 by a Cornell student. (Nov. 4, 2008)

NYS Assembly honors Cornell student for policy paper

The New York State Assembly has recognized Human Ecology student Jenna DiCostanzo '08 as a 'distinguished intern' for a policy analysis paper she wrote. (Nov. 4, 2008)

Cornell food scientists awarded $1.67 million to improve fresh food safety

With $1.67 million from the USDA, two Cornell food scientists will work to prevent food-borne pathogens from contaminating fruits and vegetables during all phases of production. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Samantha the sheep gets a leg up, thanks to the work of<br />CU vets and sanctuary

Several disabled goats and sheep have been given artificial legs, thanks to several Cornell veterinarians working with Ithaca's Hangar Orthotics and Prosthetics. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Got cattle? Cornell does, and trains students to prepare them for market

In an animal science course, students learn how to merchandize cattle, which culminated in a sale of replacement beef heifers Oct. 25. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Bob Foote, pioneer in livestock in vitro fertilization and reproduction, dies at 86

Robert H. Foote, a professor emeritus of animal science whose pioneering research led to in vitro fertilization in agricultural livestock, died of lung failure in Ithaca Oct. 27. A memorial service will be held Nov. 9. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Act now to usher in a flu-free winter

There are a number of ways to reduce your risk of getting the flu, including getting a free shot at Cornell if you are a Cornell employee or student. (Oct. 31, 2008)