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$63M capital project to upgrade veterinary college

The College of Veterinary Medicine will begin a $63 million capital project to upgrade and expand its infrastructure and teaching facilities to accommodate increasing the pre-clinical class sizes to 120 students from 102 students.

School cafeteria debit cards promote unhealthy food

School cafeterias that accept only electronic payments may be inadvertently promoting junkier food and adding empty calories to student diets, which contribute to obesity, say Cornell behavioral economists.

With population rise, natural laws purge nastiest genes

As human population grows, disease-causing genetic mutations per individual increase, but each mutation is less harmful, when compared with a population that is not growing, says a Cornell study.

Philandering fairywrens keep their species intact

A new study suggests that straying female fairywrens may actually be keeping the species from diverging into two species.

Cows' carbon hoofprint is smaller than thought

Because cows are often fed byproducts from human food and biofuel production processes that would be costly to dispose of otherwise, their carbon hoofprint is smaller than once thought.

Statement issued on Cornell’s financial contributions to Ithaca

John Carberry of University Communications issued a statement on Cornell's financial contributions to the city of Ithaca in response to criticism published in the media.

Cornell’s first four MOOCs to launch next semester

Any person. Any study. And now - any corner of the globe. Beginning next semester, Cornell will offer its first four MOOCs to the world at-large, allowing any one to take classes from the comfort of their home laptop or desktop computer.

Survey report analyzes campus climate for students

A recent analysis of three student surveys shows that most students feel positively about their Cornell experience and are engaged in their academic life, but the degree to which students feel safe, included and respected varies.

Mental health efforts earn Cornell national recognition

The Jed Foundation, a national organization seeking to reduce suicide rates among college students, has honored Cornell's mental health programs.

Cornell Tech launches degree in 'connective media'

On Oct. 1, Cornell Tech announced the launch of the first degree program to be offered by the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute, a master's degree in connective media.

New bacteria found in human gut

Researchers have identified a new branch of bacteria, kin to blue-green algae, found in groundwater and in mammalian guts – including those in humans.

Tommy Bruce named Dartmouth senior VP for public affairs

Thomas W. Bruce, vice president for university communications since 2004, has been named senior vice president for public affairs at Dartmouth College. He will begin his new position Nov. 18.