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In two new rankings, Cornell featured as 'outstanding' value and gets A+ for campus dining

Kiplinger's '100 Best Values in Private Colleges and Universities' ranks Cornell No. 20, up from No. 23 in 2007. Selection criteria include 'outstanding economic value with exceptional education.' (March 12, 2008)

Winter storm causes injury, knocks out power -- but life springs forth in the Equine Park

A late winter storm brought a treacherous sequence of heavy rain, then sleet, snow, ice and high winds to the Ithaca area over the weekend.

One more victory will pave way to NCAA tourney for women's basketball

The women's basketball team clinched a share of the Ivy League crown with Harvard and Dartmouth, and will play March 16 to determine who gets the automatic berth in the NCAA tourney. (March 12, 2008)

From CU book collection contest to 'Star Trek' and 'Battlestar Galactica'

In 1986, Ronald D. Moore '86 received an honorable mention for his entry on 'Star Trek' literature in Cornell University Library's student book collection contest. He is now a producer for hit TV show 'Battlestar Galactica.' (March 11, 2008)

Apparel designers help launch new Sarah Jessica Parker clothing line

Tiffany Todo '06, Susan Dauber '06 and Juliana Eisner '05 work as designers, and Jessy Curro '05 is a merchandise manager at Steve & Barry's, the clothing retailer that launched the Sarah Jessica Parker clothing line BITTEN last summer.

10-year-old gifts have blossomed into state-of-the-art facilities

Like planting acres of seedlings, a comprehensive campaign like Far Above ... The Campaign for Cornell is an act of faith that what gets started will grow stronger with time. (March 11, 2008)

Student is hospitalized with presumed bacterial meningitis

A 21-year-old female Cornell student was hospitalized at March 8 with presumed meningococcal (bacterial) meningitis. She remains in intensive care. (March 11, 2008)

'All art is about what life feels like': The Skortons prove a point with readings on jazz, food, medicine, dogs and haiku

From poetry to recent nonfiction to haiku; from medicine to music to dogs: Cornell President David Skorton and wife Robin Davisson shared selections from their favorite reads at Tompkins County Public Library, March 9. (March 10, 2008)

Research on multiple sclerosis and protecting skin in frigid temperatures are highlights of BioExpo 2008

The student-run 2008 Annual Bioengineering Expo at Cornell, on March 5, featured a career fair, poster session, refreshments, speakers and a research poster competition.

Lindsey Glover wins photo portfolio prize

M.F.A. candidate Lindsey Glover has won Cornell's inaugural Margaret Bourke-White Photography Portfolio Prize. Her entry will be on display outside the president's office through May. (March 10, 2008)

Michael Latham is honored in Vietnam

Dr. Michael Latham, professor emeritus of nutritional sciences at Cornell, was honored with a U.N. Standing Committee of Nutrition Award of Merit, March 5 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Employee Assembly seeks new members

Six Employee Assembly seats are up for election for 2008-09. Individuals interested in running for the EA can pick up packets of information beginning March 10 at the Office of Assemblies, 109 Day Hall. (March 7, 2008)