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Economic outlook: slow expansion in '16 with 2 percent GDP

The U.S. economy will continue to expand slowly, thanks to a projected gross domestic product (GDP) of 2 percent, no inflation and a 5 percent unemployment rate, according to a Cornell economist.

Klarman Hall a new light-filled space for the humanities

Faculty in Romance studies and comparative literature have moved into new offices in Klarman Hall; the new building for the humanities includes a 330-seat auditorium and a large glass atrium.

CALS research key to New York farming growth

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences dean Kathryn Boor spoke of CALS' partnership with agricultural producers from across New York state Jan. 19 at the 2016 Empire State Producers Expo.

Colleges welcome inaugural first-year spring class

Four Cornell colleges welcomed the university's first group of students admitted in the spring semester. The new admissions program addresses a 100 percent increase in applicants in the last decade.

Why don’t more animals show off like peacocks?

Whether or not animals display status signals may depend on the social structure in which they evolved, according to Michael Sheehan, assistant professor of neurobiology and behavior.

Susan Riley named Cornell United Way's coordination director

To help boost the Cornell United Way Campaign, Cornell Deputy Director of Community Relations Susan Riley was appointed its coordination director.

Limiting e-cigarette flavors may benefit public health

Ridding e-cigarettes of flavors such as fruit and candy help to discourage teenagers from using them while making them available to adults who are trying to quite smoking, according to a new study.

Study unravels link between surgery, diabetes remission

No one has fully understood why diabetes remission often follows bariatric surgery, but a recent Cornell-led study provides clues to the mystery. The findings open doors for novel drug treatments to treat Type 2 diabetes.

Alumna, a nutrition expert in India, wins international prize

Soumya Gupta, Ph.D ‘15, an expert studying the intersection of agriculture, nutrition and women’s status in India, is the winner of the inaugural Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research.

Cornell-led team creates gallium nitride power diode

A team led by Cornell professor Grace Xing has created gallium nitride power diodes capable of serving as building blocks for GaN switches, with many possible power and electronics applications.

Grant to put Kheel Center railroad collections online

Through a grant from the National Historical Publications & Records Commission, 65 railroad collections held by Cornell Library’s Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives will go online.

Waiting until early 20s to have kids brings no health benefits later on

Women who wait until their early 20s to have kids have no better health at age 40 than moms who gave birth as teens, a new study suggests. And getting married after having kids is no panacea.