Assistant professor of architecture Jenny Sabin has designed a pavilion for Nike in New York City using photo-luminescent, solar-active and reflective threads, inspired by the company's new footwear. (Sept. 20, 2012)
Kent Kleinman, the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, has been appointed to a second five-year term as dean, beginning July 1, 2013.
With its innovative sustainable design features including chilled beams, radiant heating and a green roof, Milstein Hall has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. (Aug. 23, 2012)
Ratan N. Tata '59, B.Arch. '62, chairman of Tata Sons, has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2013. He will be honored Oct. 12 at the first Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit in New York City. (Aug. 22, 2012)
The Cornell Council for the Arts is accepting applications from students, organizations, faculty, departments and programs for its next grant cycle, supporting new creative projects in 2012-13. (Aug. 7, 2012)
The 2012 QS World University Rankings by subject have placed Cornell in the world's top 200 institutions in many categories, ranging from hard sciences to the humanities.
Graduating seniors, graduate and professional degree students and family members gathered on Cornell's Arts Quad May 27 before Commencement ceremonies to take pictures, see friends and look to the future. (May 27, 2012)
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. (May 26, 2012)