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Class creates online 'soundscape' of Cornell

Texts, recordings, videos and performances to explore the function and meaning of sound (and silence) within diverse religious traditions in Kim Haines-Eitzen’s "Sound, Silence and the Sacred" class.

Glimcher celebrates Weill Cornell Medicine's growth

In her annual State of the Medical College address Dec. 7, Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, said WCM is at the forefront of scientific innovation.

$5M grant boosts access to School of Hotel Administration

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded a $5 million grant to the School of Hotel Administration in support of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and student financial aid.

Public affairs students put classroom skills into practice

Public affairs students took on projects this fall for nonprofit, for-profit and government organizations around the world, from Danby, New York, to Haiti, Honduras, Mexico and Panama.

Lung inflammation contributes to metastasis: study

According to new research from Weill Cornell Medicine, pre-existing lung inflammation may increase the risk that cancers beginning elsewhere will spread to that organ, suggesting new therapies.

Architect Jenny Sabin wins Ivy Innovator Award

Architect Jenny Sabin, the Arthur L. and Isabel B. Wiesenberger Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, won the 2015 Ivy Innovator Award Dec. 9.

Scholar describes pitfalls minorities face in academia

At the Fall Diversity in Scholarship and Engagement Symposium Dec. 7, a Cornell faculty member gave advice for minority students on how to get through graduate school and succeed in academic careers.

Two drama critics receive 2015 George Jean Nathan Award

Brian Eugenio Herrera, a Princeton theater professor and performer, and Chris Jones, theater critic for the Chicago Tribune, were named winners of the 2014-15 George Jean Nathan Award.

Southern Tier $500M award a boon for agriculture, region

The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council has won $500 million over the next five years in New York's Upstate Revitalization Initiative. Cornell will be involved in about $100 million worth of key projects funded by the grant.

President Garrett issues statement on revitalization award

Gov. Cuomo's Upstate Revitalization Initiative awarded $500 million to the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council. President Garrett said it will 'help the Southern Tier become a global leader in new agricultural technology.'

Flu rates would drop if Congress mandated paid sick leave

If Congress authorized mandatory paid sick leave, flu rates would decline by at least 5 percent, according to a study by Cornell economist Nicolas Ziebarth.

Cornell Perspectives: CURW chaplains reflect on campus racism, terrorism

In a Cornell Perspectives piece, staff and chaplains of Cornell United Religious Work offer support to students exercising their freedom of speech, belief and activity to address racism in America.