Frederick Ahl, Cornell professor of classics and comparative literature, has published a new translation of the 'Aeneid' for Oxford University Press, in an effort that rivals Virgil's. (May 22, 2008)
Cornell trustee Martin Tang '70 has made a gift to create the Martin Y. Tang International Scholarship Challenge. The goal is to create 12 scholarship endowments of $1 million each. (May 22, 2008)
Cornell fiber scientist Juan Hinestroza is working with the U.S. government to create fabrics made of functional nanofibers that would decompose toxic industrial chemicals into harmless byproducts. (May 22, 2008)
Cornell Chronicle, Chronicle Online and photographer Lindsay France have received national awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (May 22, 2008)
TranquiliTea, a student-developed tea with health and beauty characteristics, is vying for the national title in the Student Food Product Development competition, June 28-July 1 in New Orleans. (May 21, 2008)
While attending Cornell Law School, graduate Angela Winfield was active in Moot Court competitions and served on the University Committee on Web Accessibility. (May 21, 2008)
For two Cornell students about to graduate May 25, the past weeks have been marked by worry about friends and relatives affected by the May 12 Sichuan, China, earthquake. (May 21, 2008)
