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Course integrates science, language, culture and research at Chilean vineyards

The course Molecular Diagnostics: from Lab to Viñedo took 20 Cornell students to vineyards in Chile to do research and learn about the culture.

Library preserves ‘Bound for Glory’ recordings and folk music history

Over the past 50 years the world has changed, but WVBR's “Bound for Glory” has stayed almost exactly the same.

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James Pitaro ’91 named president of ESPN

Cornell graduate James Pitaro ’91 was recently named president of ESPN and co-chair of Disney Media Networks.

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Einaudi Center travel grants to send 100 graduate students packing

One hundred Cornell graduate students have been awarded travel grants from the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies for the 2018-1019 academic year.

Law experts address campus free speech, hate speech, April 10

Two law experts will address hate speech and proposals to enact speech codes on college campuses April 10. The conversation is part of the Free Speech Presidential Speaker Series on campus climate.

Study aims to improve, protect Northeast sugar maples

A Cornell project seeks to help maple syrup producers get more sap from less land, decrease its cost and protect sugar maple trees.

Undercover work of journalist Grace Halsell topic of Carl Becker Lectures April 16-18

UCLA historian Robin D.G. Kelley will deliver three Carl Becker lectures on the American journalist Grace Halsell April 16-18.

Researchers identify the cells that trigger flowering

In new research, scientists discovered the specific cells in which the Flowering Locus protein, which causes plants to flower, is produced.

Understanding nanocatalysts' 'communication' could inform better design

Research by a group led by chemistry professor Peng Chen reveals 'talk' between nanoscale catalysts, and offers a new conceptual framework that could lead to better design of synthetic nanocatalysts.

First proof of hydrogen-bonded water wires could lead to better desalination

Using a method developed in his lab, Poul Petersen and an international group of collaborators claim the first observation of water wires in a membrane. This could eventually lead to better desalination methods.

Study offers pearl of wisdom on contested oyster restoration in NYC waters

A Cornell-funded study looks at communication strategies around the hotly contested issue of oyster restoration in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary.

Campus leaders pay tribute to Peter Meinig at memorial service

Campus leaders, students and family members attended a memorial service for the late Peter Meinig, who chaired the Cornell University Board of Trustees 2002-11.