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Student-designed Mann Library landscape chosen for sustainability test

A student-created landscape has been at the Mann Library entrance has been chosen as one of the first landscapes to participate in an international pilot project program. (June 2, 2010)

Cornell Law School clinic, Colombian organizations partner to help ensure education for all children

The Colombian Constitutional Court ruled that public primary schools must stop charging tuition. The decision follows litigation coordinated by Cornell Law School's International Human Rights Clinic. (June 1, 2010)

Skorton to trustees: Time to focus on successes

Cornell Board of Trustees heard the annual reports May 28 of President David Skorton, Employee Assembly Chairman Jason Seymour and Dean of University Faculty Bill Fry. (June 1, 2010)

Cornell Hillel awards 2010 Tanner Prize to mother-daughter alumnae Irene and Allison Rosenfeld

Irene B. Rosenfeld '75, M.S. '77, Ph.D. '80, and daughter Allison Rosenfeld '08 will be presented with Cornell Hillel's Tanner Prize June 4. (June 1, 2010)

Ingredient in sunless tanner may help heal post-op wounds

A compound found in sunless tanning spray may help to heal wounds following surgery, according to a study by Cornell biomedical engineers and plastic surgeons at Weill Cornell Medical Center. (June 1, 2010)

MacArthur grant allows schoolchildren to print 3-D models

Cornell's Computational Synthesis Lab has been awarded a share of $185,000 from the MacArthur Digital Media and Learning Competition to bring Fab@Home printers to public elementary schools. (June 1, 2010)

Reinhart-King wins biomechanics young investigator award

A silver World Congress of Biomechanics Young Investigator Award went to Cynthia Reinhart-King, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, for her work in cellular mechanics. (June 1, 2010)

CU Press to develop scholarly publishing organization

Cornell University Press has received a $78,000 planning grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a feasibility study and business plan for a new scholarly publishing services organization. (June 1, 2010)

Skorton to graduates: 'Lift the world's burdens'

President David Skorton advised the 6,000 graduates to apply four lessons in the years ahead: Forge connections, be alert for opportunity, ask for help when needed and take time to 'taste the wonder.' (May 30, 2010)

Class of 2010 happy to graduate, sad to leave Cornell

Chants of school pride, proud parents and colorful regalia accompanied the procession at Cornell's 142nd Commencement May 30. (May 30, 2010)

New Ph.D.s encouraged to lead attack against 'willful ignorance' and embrace change

Embrace change as well as achievement, Ron Harris-Warrick, professor of neurobiology and behavior, tells Ph.D. recipients at the 18th annual Ph.D. recognition ceremony in Barton Hall on May 29. (May 30, 2010)

Fighting Irish end Big Red's unexpected run in Final Four

The Big Red had its unexpected run to the national Final Four ended by unseeded Notre Dame this afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium, as the Fighting Irish took the 12-7 victory. (May 29, 2010)