A nearly $200,000 National Science Foundation grant will fund continued Cornell research on theory-based calculations of how certain materials conduct heat. (May 31, 2011)
President David Skorton delivered Cornell's 143rd commencement May 29, welcoming about 6,000 new graduates to the global Cornell family. (May 29, 2011)
The Cornell Faculty Senate resolved May 11 to stop posting online grade medians, which have led students to choose courses based on perceived ease of grading. (May 26, 2011)
Thirty-three Cornell staff members were recognized by President Skorton for attaining degrees in higher education, May 24 at Friends Hall at the 15th annual staff graduate reception. (May 26, 2011)
Cornell students are developing programs that will make personal robot servants possible. Their work was on display May 17 in the Duffield Atrium. (May 26, 2011)
Thirty-three top Cornell seniors selected their most influential high school and Cornell teachers for honors through the 2011 Merrill Presidential Scholars program. (May 25, 2011)
Cornell celebrates its 143rd Graduation Weekend, May 28-29. Rudolph Giuliani will give the Senior Convocation Address May 28, and President David Skorton will deliver the Commencement Address May 29. (May 23, 2011)
Scientists led by Richard Robinson, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, uncovered exactly what happens when cobalt nanoparticles transform into two phases of cobalt phosphides. (May 23, 2011)