The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Cornell $220,000 in initial support to create a program encouraging underrepresented undergraduate students in their pursuit of doctoral degrees. (Nov. 12, 2012)
With the war ending in Afghanistan and the university's renewed commitment to diversity and inclusion, Cornell is ramping up its recruitment efforts to attract veterans as staff and faculty members. (Nov. 12, 2012)
A panel of four Cornell policy and political experts discussed what the winner of the election is likely to do in terms of domestic and foreign policies and what significant problems lie ahead. (Nov. 9, 2012)
As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the Latino Studies Program brought acclaimed visual artists Ana Teresa Fernandez and Maria Teresa Fernandez to campus on Nov. 7. (Nov. 9, 2012)
Acacia, Pi Kappa Phi and Tau Epsilon Phi have been placed on interim suspension by the university in response to reports alleging dangerous behavior, including hazing and high-risk drinking. (Nov. 8, 2012)
In response to a number of reports of sexual assault and bias on campus in recent months, students and administrators have been working together on new initiatives aimed at educating the campus and assisting victims. (Nov. 8, 2012)
A $4 million gift from Ed Meyer '48 has established the Edward H. Meyer Professorship of Economics, the first newly endowed professorship in the universitywide Department of Economics. (Nov. 8, 2012)
Events on campus include International Education Week, the fourth annual Local Fair at Mann Library, a Barton Hall concert by Nas, and a book talk on human-animal relations through history. (Nov. 8, 2012)
An update from the Office of the Assemblies, including brief reports from the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly. (Nov. 8, 2012)
Community engaged learning courses in the College of Arts and Sciences help students learn better and contribute more through reflection and action. (Nov. 7, 2012)
