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Economists call on Washington to enact carbon tax

Professors Antonio Bento and Robert Frank urged the government to enact a carbon tax while they were in Washington, D.C., March 1.

Changes in study of natural history also changed poetry

As the study of natural history changed over time, so too have the words writers used to describe the natural world, said Lawrence Lipking, Ph.D. '62, a visiting professor in a Feb. 26 campus lecture.

'New face' of engineering works on Cornell Tech

The American Society of Civil Engineers has named Abena Sackey Ojetayo '07, M.Eng. '09, an engineer with Cornell Facilities Services, to its list of 2013 'New Faces of Civil Engineering.'

Robert Isaacs appointed director of choral music

Robert Isaacs has been appointed director of choral music in the Department of Music effective July 1. He will oversee all four choirs at Cornell and conduct the Cornell Glee Club and Chorus.

Arctic ice loss amplified Superstorm Sandy violence

Cornell and Rutgers researchers say that the severe loss of summertime Arctic sea ice enhances conditions like Superstorm Sandy.

Report finds it pays to hire disabled workers

An ILR School report finds that expanding the workplace talent pool through hiring employees with disabilities makes good business sense.

Kassam elected to Academy of Sciences in Tajikistan

Natural resources professor Karim-Aly Kassam has been elected to the Academy of Sciences in Tajikistan.

Veteran speaks of difficulty adapting to U.S. life

At a March 1 event, Iraq war veteran Bryan Adams discussed his combat experience and personal road to recovery.

Eight honored for improving campus climate for women

Eight Cornellians received Constance E. Cook and Alice H. Cook Recognition Awards Feb. 28 for their contributions to improving the climate for women at Cornell.

Social scientists stress importance of sustainability work

Six social scientists discussed their research at the Third Annual Young Social Scientists Sustainability Research Forum Feb. 21.

CALS seeks to meet needs of the world's poorest

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences launched the celebration of the 50th anniversary of its International Programs Feb. 15.

Three fraternities have their status changed

Cornell has announced that one fraternity has been placed on suspended status and two others are on interim suspension as a result of allegations of hazing.