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Two juniors awarded Goldwater scholarships

Jon Carter Loftus '14 and Devin McMahon '14, both in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, were awarded 2013 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships.

Labor union leader targets Walmart worker abuse

In his keynote address at the ILR School's Union Days, United Food and Commercial Workers Union leader Pat O'Neill outlined his union's efforts to improve working conditions for Walmart workers.

Alum: Grand Central Terminal transformed America

Sam Roberts '68, New York Times urban affairs correspondent, talked about the history of Grand Central Terminal in New York City April 9.

Student startup snags $200,000 accelerator award

A student startup business at Cornell that uses an online program to track its users' groceries and lets them know when to restock received a $200,000 grand prize award in a startup competition April 8.

Panama president to students: 'Fight another round'

Part motivational speech, part socio-economic update, Ricardo Martinelli's April 11 talk wove personal anecdotes with statistics demonstrating the positive changes his administration has effected.

Phi Kappa Psi suspended for hazing allegations

The Office of Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living announced April 12 that Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been placed by Cornell on interim suspension as a result of credible allegations of serious hazing.

Micro transistor prototypes made at Cornell map the mind

Mind mapping: Building on prototypes developed at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, French scientists have produced the world's first microscopic transistors that can amplify signals from within the brain.

Scientists develop world's smallest drug deliverer

'Cornell Dots' may not only help light up cancer cells, but could provide a new patient-friendly, viable option to battle cancer. Researchers have created pores in the nanoparticles that can carry medicine.

Immune response linked to key enzyme

A previously unknown function of a well-known family of enzymes may contribute to scientists' understanding of signaling molecules involved in the body's immune response.

Land-grant legacy and evolution extolled in Albany

On April 9, university and state leaders gathered in Albany to celebrate Cornell’s land-grant mission in New York state and beyond.

Students tackle social issues at Clinton conference

Cornell students at the Clinton Global Initiative University learned how to translate their social justice ideas into meaningful, sustainable action.

Wang honored for research on Asian families

Qi Wang, professor of human development, will receive the 2013 Outstanding Contribution to Research on Asian/Asian Americans award from the Society for Research on Child Development.