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Preservation students and alumni go to the pen, but instead of breaking rocks, they replace windows

A group of 10 alumni and 25 historic preservation and planning students went to prison in April -- for a work weekend at the Eastern State Penitentiary complex in Philadelphia. (May 30, 2007)

Immune-based treatment for Alzheimer's moves a step closer with new research by Weill Cornell neuroscientist

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College are making progress toward understanding how immune-based therapies can treat Alzheimer's disease by studying how antibodies penetrate brain cells to reduce levels of amyloid plaques. (May 30, 2007)

Despite move of many business services overseas, call centers serving U.S. consumers are still largely at home, Cornell-led study finds

Despite the move of many business services overseas, call centers serving U.S. consumers are still largely at home, a Cornell-led study finds. The study examined call center management and employment practices in 17 countries. (May 29, 2007)

Two Ithaca High School students sponsored by Cornell professors place first in U.S. in linguistics Olympiad

High school students Rachel Zax and Ryan Musa were the top winners in the inaugural North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad, March 29, which they entered at the invitation of Cornell professors. (May 29, 2007)

Survey: PCCW grants have positive impact for women researchers

Even small research grants can have a major impact on the success of female researchers early in their careers, a survey by the President's Council of Cornell Women concludes. (May 29, 2007)

Cornell institute launches publications and programs to foster community development

Cornell's Community and Rural Development Institute has issued new publications in its continuing effort to help rural communities development programs, policies and training programs. (May 29, 2007)

NanoScale lab to celebrate 30th anniversary June 14 with look at nanotechnology's future

CNF expects hundreds of guests, including many from the Cornell research community, to attend its 30th anniversary celebration, 'The Future of Nanotechnology,' on June 14. (May 29, 2007)

Graduates fill Schoellkopf with props, joy and toys: inflated gloves, jubilant grins and stuffed animals

About 6,000 graduates filed into Schoellkopf Stadium for Cornell's 139th Commencement May 27. As usual, a few students decorated themselves with unique accessories for the ceremony. (May 27, 2007)

New study will examine how high school youth with disabilities transition from school to work

Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations' Employment and Disability Institute will partner with New York state on a five-year, $5.1 million study to help high school students with disabilities successfully go to college and get good jobs. (May 27, 2007)

2006 grads started at higher salary than any previous class, and outlook for Class of 2007 is 'very promising'

More graduates from Cornell's Class of 2006 entered the workforce directly after graduation than since the robust economy in the late 1990s, 'and they earned more than any previous Cornell class.' (May 27, 2007)

207 of 'world's experts in something' receive president's accolade for their ultimate achievement

President David Skorton welcomed doctoral degree recipients to 'the end of a long and complex journey' at the 15th Ph.D. recognition ceremony in Barton Hall on May 26. (May 27, 2007)

David and Robin show their people skills as they connect with families and graduates

David Skorton and Robin Davisson show their people skills as they connect with families and graduates at the couple's first Commencement Weekend.