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ILR alumni to receive honors for career success

Bonnie Siber Weinstock '75 and Douglas Braunstein '83 will receive, respectively, the Groat and Alpern awards from the ILR School March 26. (March 25, 2009)

Spotlight on sociology transitions

In August Richard Swedberg will begin a one-year term as chair of the American Sociological Association's theory section, and Dan Lichter will step down from his post as chair of the ASA's family section. (March 25, 2009)

Nature-inspired technology creates engineered antibodies to fight specific diseases

A new genetic-engineering technique invented by Cornell researcher Matthew DeLisa could pave the way for creating and cataloging disease-specific antibodies in the lab. (March 24, 2009)

Incest can lead to more disease in offspring, Cornell crow study finds

The findings have important implications for endangered species, which may find mating with relatives unavoidable if they have a small pool of potential mates. (March 24, 2009)

Hassan to speak on 'Islamic' art, war on terror

Salah Hassan will deliver the Society for the Humanities' Annual Invitational Lecture March 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Goldwin Smith Hall. (March 24, 2009)

Teachers hone skills at educator development day

The fifth annual Educator Professional Development Day and its 110 workshop offerings attracted some 1,200 teachers from the Ithaca, Dryden and Lansing school districts. (March 24, 2009)

Alumni Affairs division forges strategic plan to strengthen front-line fundraising

As Cornell embarks upon strategic planning to take it to 2012 and beyond, Alumni Affairs and Development, the division responsible for the university's $4 billion capital campaign, is transforming the way it does business. (March 23, 2009)

Missouri overpowers Cornell in NCAA first round, 78-59

The Big Red men stormed out of the gate and used every weapon they had, but the University of Missouri Tigers overtook them in their first-round NCAA basketball tournament game in Boise, Idaho, March 20. (March 20, 2009)

NYC science teachers go back to classroom to think outside the Mystery Box

The Science Leadership Academy provides ideas, supplies, mentors and networking opportunities that the academy hopes the teachers will use to engage students in biology, chemistry and physics. (March 20, 2009)

Women have come far, but still have a long way to go toward equality, say speakers

Marcia Pappas, president of the N.Y. chapter of the National Organization of Women, was one of four panelists discussing sexism in the workplace as part of the International Women's Day celebration March 11. (March 20, 2009)

Media hoopla no match for a determined Big Red

During NCAA tournament time, the day before game day can be as mad a rush as the game itself. On Thursday, the Cornell men's basketball team enjoyed some time in the media spotlight. (March 19, 2009)

Three years after career-ending injury, Gant is steady presence for Big Red

Khaliq Gant has not worn a basketball uniform since a career-ending injury in January 2006. But he's still part of a team that went from just one winning season in nine years to winning Ivy League championships. (March 19, 2009)