The new Institute on Health Economics, Health Behaviors and Disparities is designed to attract scholars from a wide array of fields related to health policy. (June 27, 2011)
The McNair Scholars Program, which seeks to increase the number of first-generation, low-income or underrepresented students in doctoral programs, inducted 15 new members April 11.
President David Skorton and Provost Kent Fuchs will now decide whether to accept the revised calendar. If OK'd, the changes would likely be phased in over four years. (May 10, 2012)
Agronomic Technology Corp. is the first business to "graduate" from the Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences, which held a celebration of this milestone Jan. 8 in Weill Hall.
The Luce Scholars Program, aimed at increasing awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society, provides stipends and placement in one-year internships in Asia.
A new Cornell organic corn hybrid, bred to thrive in the Northeast, has been licensed and is available for sale. The hybrid is resistant to many diseases and has big seed ears. (April 15, 2011)
Scholars considered the influence of new perspectives in Africana studies and 'narratives that haven't been told yet' at the Africana Center's 40th anniversary conference April 17. (April 19, 2010)
Cornell Abroad is hosting its first International Opportunities Fair Feb. 3, presenting students with many options to study abroad. The entire Cornell community will also be able to get or renew passports.