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MOOC explores the Science and Politics of the GMO

Cornell's free, Massive Open Online Course, The Science and Politics of the GMO, launches Sept. 13 on edX.

Johnson to offer master's degree in accounting in 2017

A new master's degree in accounting will be offered at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in fall 2017. The College of Business' first new degree, the program is designed for maximum flexibility.

Chiara Formichi explores current, historic Islam

Chiara Formichi, assistant professor of Asian studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, says the stereotypes media reinforce about Islam do us a disservice.

BTI's Joyce Van Eck accelerates tomato engineering

Tomatoes are an ideal model species for plant research, but researchers at the Cornell-affiliated Boyce Thompson Institute made them more useful by cutting the time to modify tomato genes by a third.

College of Arts and Sciences considers curriculum changes

The College of Arts and Sciences is undertaking a yearlong conversation with students, faculty and staff to reflect on the college's liberal arts mission.

Herbicides can't stop invasive plants. Can bugs?

Bernd Blossey is close to the end of a research program that identified a leaf beetle, Galerucella birmanica, which feasts on water chestnuts, as the perfect predator to help clear New York's waters.

ISS project to study economics, politics of China urbanization

The Institute for the Social Sciences' newest project, China's Cities: Divisions and Plans, is an interdisciplinary collaborative effort among Cornell social scientists.

President Rawlings calls on community to aid investigation

Interim President Hunter Rawlings called on members of the Cornell community to contact the Ithaca Police Department if they have any information that may help in the investigation into the stabbing death of Anthony Nazaire.

How winning teams navigate conflict to stay on course

Why do some teams become derailed by conflict, while others manage to work through conflicts to deliver great performance? A 2008 landmark study co-authored by Johnson's Beta Mannix explains why.

Cornell closes FY16 with record cash gifts, other milestones

After a successful 10-year capital campaign, Cornell in fiscal year 2016 gathered strong philanthropic support and setting a new record of $601.8 million in cash gifts to the university.

VP Lombardi issues statement on stabbing incident

In a statement, Vice President Ryan Lombardi said that during a fight on Cornell's campus Aug. 28 two Ithaca College students were stabbed, one of whom died. An investigation is continuing.

Rebranding of Cornell Plantations to better reflect mission, vision

After a two-year strategic planning and engagement process, Cornell Plantations is looking to rebrand as Cornell Botanic Gardens, which will better reflect its mission, says Plantations Director Christopher Dunn.