University of Michigan professor Scott E. Page cited several real-world examples of diverse groups achieving more than homogenous groups in a campus lecture April 22.
Vijay Pendakur, associate vice president for the Division of Student Affairs at California State University, Fullerton, has been named Cornell's next dean of students. He will assume the post Jan. 3, 2017.
Cornell will name two new North Campus residence halls to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 and Nobelist Toni Morrison, M.A. ’55. The university is asking for name ideas on the remaining three buildings.
A recent study published in PLOS Biology found that doctoral students who participated in professional development opportunities did not experience differences in time to degree or publication output from their peers.
More than 50 first-generation faculty, staff and students gathered Oct.12 for a networking reception for the new “I’m First!” campaign hosted by the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives.
Dining with Diverse Minds received the 21st annual James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial Understanding and Harmony March 17 in Willard Straight Hall. Honorable mentions went to the Faculty Institute for Diversity and Breaking Bread.
A team of graduate students in food science, mechanical engineering and biological engineering is among the winners of Phase 1 of the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge.
Amy Kaminski '98 is the editor of a new book about space science and public engagement and has a career that’s dedicated to helping people become involved in science research in a meaningful way.
Breaking Bread, an initiative that brings together different communities, identities, groups and organizations for dinner and facilitated discussions, received the James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial and Intercultural Peace and Harmony.