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Robert C. Baker, creator of chicken nuggets and Cornell chicken barbecue sauce, dies at 84

Robert C. Baker, the Cornell University poultry science and food science professor who helped develop chicken nuggets, turkey ham, and poultry hot dogs into ubiquitous American fare, and who created the famous Cornell chicken…

'Get involved in life': Children's author Lynne Cherry tells why her books stress natural world as precious

Knowing why the groundhog comes out of hibernation in early February may have more import than predicting winter's end, Cornell researchers have found.

With collaboration in mind, cognitive studies spreads its neurons across campus

The complexities of the mind and human brain require an equally complex field of study, involving philosophers and linguists connecting with neurobiologists, psychologists and computer scientists. The Cognitive Studies Program at…

Cornell becomes first in nation to offer Ph.D. in apparel design

Cornell University is offering the first and only Ph.D. program in apparel design in the United States. The program is intended to address the needs of academia, industry and research. Suzanne Loker, the J. Thomas Clark…

Researchers discover fashionistas strutting their stuff in Ithaca: 'princesses,' 'hip-hops' and 'neohippies'

Ithaca may be more than 200 miles from the fashion hub of New York City, but it has its own fashion savvy, with such subcultures as "American princesses," "hipsters" and "neohippies," each with its own style. That's according to…

'Remarkable people' from theater arts stage a nostalgic reunion

NEW YORK -- "A teacher lives on the legacy of those we teach, and it's nice to see another chapter in those lives," said David Feldshuh, Cornell professor of theater and artistic director of Cornell's Schwartz Center for the…

Unbridled enthusiasm: Cornell hosts 'Horses 2006' exposition March 25-26

Cornell University will be a horse-lovers' haven March 25-26, when it hosts "Horses 2006," an educational conference and exposition devoted to horses. The conference -- which caters to equine professionals and enthusiasts -- will…

FAQ: How busy construction season will affect traffic and parking across campus

There's no getting around it: The upcoming construction season at Cornell University is going to get in just about everybody's way. Added to a full slate of routine maintenance and upgrade projects are the city of Ithaca's…

Options are available for commuters affected by bridge work

Ten separate TCAT bus routes currently cross Thurston Avenue Bridge. The heavily used routes provide connections between Cornell's "A" and "B" parking lots and the Central Campus area; between North Campus and Central and West…

Cornell's award-winning solar house to be auctioned April 7

Cornell will hold a public auction to sell off its Solar Decathlon House, second-place winner in the U.S. Department of Energy's 2005 international competition.

Ross Atkinson, associate librarian and digital publishing advocate, dies at 60

Ross Atkinson, associate university librarian for collections, died March 8 at his home at the age of 60, from complications of leukemia. Atkinson, who joined the Cornell University Library in 1988, had been a major force in the…

Arthur Miller, Wendy Wasserstein and Steve Martin plays are featured in Schwartz Center's 2006-07 theater season

First plays by Arthur Miller and Wendy Wasserstein, a comedy by Steve Martin, the classics "Little Women" and "Inherit the Wind," and the world premiere of "Beat Box Bard" will headline Cornell University's 2006-07 Schwartz…