President David Skorton has accepted a position on the Chronicle of Higher Education/New York Times Higher Education Cabinet, a community of 57 college and university presidents and chancellors. (July 11, 2008)
The Israeli-West Bank barrier that Israel has been constructing since 2002 is damaging Palestinians' culture, education and economy, says Cornell sociologist Christine Leuenberger. (July 10, 2008)
A new study surveyed Cornell's academic staff on the world's leading crises. No. 1 problem? Climate change. A more easily solved crisis? Insufficient education in science and critical thinking. (July 10, 2008)
Cornell alumni, friends and others are gathering on campus for CAU's 40th year of summer academic lectures, discussion, cultural events and recreation.
Cornell President David Skorton has been elected chair for a two-year term. The national organization works to advance innovative solutions to U.S. education challenges. (July 10, 2008)
A new DNA study of wood warblers supports the theory that great diversification occurred early on, when there was a lot of 'ecological space' available. (July 9, 2008)
Mann Library has issued an upgrade of the Essential Electronic Agricultural Library, a database of journal articles for the world's poorest countries stored on an external hard drive. (July 9, 2008)
In a new book of essays by higher education leaders, Cornell President David Skorton advises the next president of the United States to use American higher education to help solve world problems. (July 8, 2008)
Cornell lecturer Brian O. Earle spoke July 2 in the first talk in the summer lecture series sponsored by Cornell's School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. (July 8, 2008)
