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New alfalfa variety could be big boost to dairy industry

Dairy farmers could see a boost in milk production, thanks to a new alfalfa variety to be released by Cornell's world-class plant breeders. (March 27, 2012)

Berry growers cautioned about new insect pest

Late last summer, extension specialists acknowledged the arrival of the spotted wing drosophila in New York state. This tiny fruit fly may spark big changes for growers of berries in the Northeast.

Cowie and Samuels: A West Campus exit interview

This spring, the last two of the original five West Campus house professor-deans - Jefferson Cowie and Shirley Samuels - will wind down their final semesters as their houses' intellectual leaders. (March 27, 2012)

Population Center a 'hub for social sciences' at Cornell

As the new director of the Cornell Population Center, professor Dan Lichter is uniting Cornell scholars from across campus to apply demography to pressing social and political issues. (March 26, 2012)

Warmer summers could cause trout populations to dwindle

New research shows that warmer summer temperatures could cause trout populations in New York state to dwindle. (March 26, 2012)

Braddock connects collecting and modernism in new book

Assistant professor of English Jeremy Braddock provides a fresh perspective on the making of modernism in his new book, 'Collecting as Modernist Practice.' (March 26, 2012)

U.S. Green Building Council CEO to speak on sustainability

Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council, will discuss 'People, Planet and Performance,' April 5 at 4:45 p.m. in G73 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall. (March 26, 2012)

New method of bacterial cell engineering can produce better, cheaper drug therapies

By introducing bottom-up carbohydrate engineering into common bacterial cells, Cornell researchers have discovered a way to make therapeutic protein drugs cheaper and safer. (March 26, 2012)

$3M will help 'green' up NYC's low-income, older housing

Cornell is part of a partnership with $3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to test new energy-saving approaches in older housing developments in New York City. (March 22, 2012)

Noterfonzo named Kiwanis police officer of the month

Cornell University Police Officer Kevin Noterfonzo received the Kiwanis Ithaca-Cayuga Club's Frank G. Hammer Officer of the Month Award, March 19, for enhancing the Cornell Police K-9 Unit. (March 22, 2012)

Assemblies Update, Week of March 19

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. (March 22, 2012)

'Wee Stinky' corpse flower draws thousands to Cornell

The stinky bloom of a rare corpse plant attracts thousands to Cornell as the university opened its greenhouse doors to the public and live-streamed the event through two separate feeds. (March 21, 2012)