Cornell Store to open a branch in downtown Ithaca

The university will open a Cornell Store on the Ithaca Commons later this spring. The announcement was part of a Cornell-sponsored regional conference on town-gown economic development.

What drives cities to pursue sustainability policies?

Examining survey results of local governments, half of U.S. cities and towns had specific environmental goals but only one-third had concrete sustainability plans, in a new report, published March 2016.

Cooperative Extension enlists help of Army interns

Two active duty Army specialists took internships with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson Country, New York, to prepare them to re-enter the civilian workplace.

Grants address critical needs of New York communities

Engaged Cornell Cooperative Extension Student Projects grants will support a student project that will collect the stories of New York state farmers with Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Events celebrate ILR School's impact on Buffalo

The 70th anniversary of the ILR School in Buffalo, New York, will be celebrated in the Queen City March 31 and April 1 with a series of events and speakers.

Cornell water tests safe despite lead controversy nearby

With lead reported in Tompkins County communities and schools, the faculty, students and staff have been asking, 'Is Cornell’s water safe to drink?' Yes, said Chris Bordlemay, the university's water manager.

Extension trains students to create climate for change

Two hundred teens and preteens from 16 school districts in southeastern New York learned how to decrease their schools’ environmental impact at the Catskills Youth Climate Change Summit March 11.

Hotel Ezra Cornell delves into 'The New Normal' in hospitality

The School of Hotel Administration's signature annual business conference will focus on the unprecedented change facing many sectors of the hospitality industry, welcoming more than 200 guests March 17-20.

Sparking Ithaca's startup economy, Rev wins award

A project of Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement, Rev: Ithaca Startup Works has received the Economic Development Project of the Year award from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance.