The Class of 2017 – 3,282 freshmen from 48 states and 56 countries – reflects significant gains in diversity at Cornell, with the highest recorded numbers of students of color, black/African-American students and international citizens in an incoming class.
A paper published Oct. 10 and co-authored by law professor Robert Hockett, advances a 'way forward' for the U.S. economy and has received widespread acclaim. (Oct. 24, 2011)
The new leadership structure for Facilities Services addresses the need to streamline and better integrate campus facilities support operations across campus.
Seven New York state grade school and high school teachers took part in an educational tour of Eastern Europe, thanks to Cornell's Institute for European Studies. (Aug. 31, 2011)
In a Dec. 16 ceremony in Barton Hall, President Martha E. Pollack encouraged December graduates to have a positive impact on the world, suggesting they "Start with compassion. Start with understanding. Start with kindness and with love.”
Two tiny wasps have been found in Geneva, N.Y.: One hasn't been seen on this continent since its initial discovery by Cornell scientists in 1915, and the other has never been seen here.
Bishop Gene Robinson said at an April 7 CURW event in New York City that the Bible is silent on homosexuality and that he predicts the church will eventually reverse its position on the issue. (April 11, 2011)
Restaurateur Dan Barber, who writes on food and agricultural policy and promotes sustainable practices to achieve the best taste in farm and garden-grown foods, will speak in Call Auditorium. (March 17, 2011)
After cruising for 205 days over 301 million miles, NASA’s InSight spacecraft – to probe beneath the surface of Mars – landed flawlessly Nov. 26. Cornell’s Don Banfield felt earthly relief.
The body of recent alumna Tine Rubow was recovered from the creek at Taughannock Falls State Park in the afternoon of Dec. 2. New York State Park Police are investigating. (Dec. 3, 2010)