Sexual assault needs more attention on college campuses

Speaking at Cornell April 19, Colby Bruno, managing attorney at the Victim Rights Law Center, stressed the importance of policies to encourage victims of sexual assault at colleges to come forward. (April 25, 2011)

Economic prosperity, sustainability are linked, says Guzy

Making the transition to clean energy is vital for achieving a sustainable economic recovery in America, said Gary Guzy, B.A. '79, J.D. '82, in Myron Taylor Hall's Mancuso Amphitheater April 2. (April 4, 2011)

Wendel makes Law School history, tastes sweet success

Professor of law W. Bradley Wendel took his place in history March 16 as the Cornell Law School's 2011 Pie Eating Champion. The event raised money for the law students' service trip to New Orleans. (March 18, 2011)

For fourth straight time, Cornell Vet College is ranked No. 1 in U.S. News rankings

Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked the best in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. The College of Engineering is ranked 10, with seven disciplines in the top 10. (March 17, 2011)

Freedom of expression is the 'essence of our democracy,' according to Faust Rossi

Faust Rossi, Cornell professor of law, described a landmark First Amendment case in a lecture March 13 at One Day University in New York City.

Big Red strengthens ties with Big Apple's 92nd Street Y

Five Cornell faculty members will be giving lectures at the NYC arts and culture magnet in the next two months. (March 14, 2011)

Use education to fight injustice, exonerated former prisoner tells law students

Fernando Bermudez, who spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, told his story March 8 in Myron Taylor Hall. The talk was sponsored by the Innocence Clinic and the Prison Seminar Series. (March 14, 2011)

Proving mental illness in legal system is like 'trying to prove the sun sets,' says Blume

Cornell Death Penalty Project Director John Blume discussed the challenges of providing due process to death row inmates with mental impairments, Feb. 24, citing a particular case he's working on. (Feb. 25, 2011)

Education and threat of civil lawsuits could curb irresponsible online posting, says scholar

Five Cornell scientists in disciplines ranging from crop improvement to robotics will present their research at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, Feb. 17-21. (Feb. 7, 2011)