Women have come far, but still have a long way to go toward equality, say speakers

Marcia Pappas, president of the N.Y. chapter of the National Organization of Women, was one of four panelists discussing sexism in the workplace as part of the International Women's Day celebration March 11. (March 20, 2009)

A sustainable business plan for ailing U.S. auto plants

In a Cornell Perspectives article, ILR School senior extension associate Peter Lazes says the U.S. can save jobs and produce energy-efficient transportation by retooling auto plants. (March 16, 2009)

ILR School students help jobless find work

Eleven students used their computer skills at job centers last month to help older workers identify and compete for work as part of an unemployment prevention internship program. (Feb. 16, 2009)

ILR program part of $12 million project to overcome job barriers for those with disabilities

The ILR School's Employment and Disability Institute, as a partner in a $12 million initiative, is working to help overcome the problems that New Yorkers with disabilities have in getting jobs. (Feb. 4, 2009)

Jay Walker named 2009 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year

Walker '77, chairman of Walker Digital and founder of Priceline.com, will be honored on campus during the Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration April 16-17. (Jan. 26, 2009)

Freshman at inauguration is witness to history

ILR student Alyssa O'Connor '12 talks about what she experienced on inauguration day. She had a close-up view as part of the University Presidential Inaugural Conference. (Jan. 20, 2009)

Kauffman Foundation announces 2009 Entrepreneurship Dissertation Fellowships

Shon R. Hiatt, a Ph.D. student in organizational behavior and strategy in Cornell's ILR School, has received a Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship in Entrepreneurship. (Jan. 14, 2009)

Ticket to history: ILR freshman gets close-up view of inauguration

ILR freshman Alyssa O'Connor has a ticket for the presidential inauguration and for a ball as a student in a five-day program sponsored by the University Presidential Inaugural Conference. (Jan. 13, 2009)

eLab grows student businesses and new connections

Recent graduates of Student Agencies eLab, the not-for-profit business accelerator for Cornell undergrads, has secured major funding, stemming from eLab's help. (Jan. 13, 2009)