The newly minted M.D.s at commencement May 29 were joined by all but one of 15 members of the inaugural class of WCMC graduates from Qatar. (May 29, 2008)
Researchers have devised a method of generating microwaves at up to terahertz frequencies on an ordinary silicon chip at power levels that could be used for skin cancer detection and airport security. (May 29, 2008)
For every dollar invested in the New York State Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, the benefit is $10 in reduced medical costs and improved productivity, finds a new Cornell study. (May 29, 2008)
Jeffrey S. Lehman '77, Cornell's president from 2003-05, has been named chancellor and founding dean of the School of Transnational Law at Peking University. (May 29, 2008)
New research by Karl Pillemer and Weill Cornell Medical College's Mark Lachs and Tony Rosen suggests that aggression and violence between nursing home residents is a prevalent and serious problem. (May 29, 2008)
David Pimentel, professor emeritus of ecology and agriculture at Cornell, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst during its commencement ceremonies. (May 29, 2008)
Cornell trustee emeritus Bernard Potter died May 25 at age 86, leaving a legacy of service to Cornell and New York agriculture and a wide array of mostly Cornell-affiliated friends and relatives. (May 29, 2008)
Martin has served as provost since 2000 and has been at Cornell since 1983, first as an instructor of German studies and women's studies. (May 28, 2008)
Cornell President David Skorton will deliver the State of the University Address during Reunion, which will also feature a wide range of events for alumni. (May 28, 2008)
G. Peter Lepage, professor of physics, has been reappointed to a five-year term as the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, beginning July 1, 2009. (May 28, 2008)
In a statement, Cornell President David Skorton said that the choice of Provost Martin as chancellor of UW-Madison 'is a source of great pride for the entire Cornell community and a great day for Wisconsin.' (May 28, 2008)
