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Cornell to participate in research on head injuries in sports

Cornell, along with the rest of the Ivy League, will collaborate with the Big Ten athletic conference on research into the effects of head injuries in sports.

Fund established to honor Michael Augustin

A memorial fund to benefit minority students interested in geosciences has been established in the name of Cornell undergraduate Michael Augustin, who died June 3.

Cornell synchrotron gets support from N.Y.'s senior senator

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer visited campus June 18 with some welcome news: Cornell's world-renowned synchrotron X-ray facility will continue being funded.

Geoffrey Coates receives Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award

Coates has received the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award, which recognizes pioneering chemical technologies for pollution prevention.

Eric Rabinowitz wins Hotel School's Drown Prize

Eric Rabinowitz '12 found his hospitality-industry calling at Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach. He was five, and while other kids were building sand castles, he was working on a sand resort. (June 19, 2012)

Skorton issues statement on new U.S. immigration policy

President David Skorton issued a statement June 15 on the White House's announcement that the U.S. will stop deporting some illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.

'Hallucinating' robots arrange rooms to suit human needs

Cornell researchers have taught robots to imagine where humans might stand, sit or work in a room, and place objects where they are likely to be used.

Survey: Disability resource groups improve inclusion

An ILR School survey of human resource professionals found most believe that programs to aid employees with disabilities are valuable. (June 15, 2012)

Cornell Hillel to award Tanner Prize to Susan Murphy

Susan Murphy '73, Ph.D. '94, vice president for student and academic services at Cornell has been chosen to receive the 2012 Tanner Prize for her career-long efforts to enhance Jewish life at Cornell.

Cornell Catering executive chef wins regional competition

Through simplicity, Nery Trigueros-Gonzalez, Cornell Catering executive chef, earned first place in a regional competition held by a national culinary organization. He competes nationally in July.

Intro to Wines: A classic vintage turns 40

More than 41,000 undergraduate and graduate students have taken Introduction to Wines since 1972, when it was first offered universitywide.

Research farm manager earns George Peter award

Steve McKay, farm manager at Cornell's Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm in Freeville, N.Y., was recently recognized as the 178th recipient of the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service. (June 14, 2012)