Ezra Cornell became increasingly political, aligning himself with the new anti-slavery party, the Republicans. He campaigned for Lincoln and was elected to the New York State Legislature. (April 19, 2007)
The student-led Cornell University Sustainable Design team has built an early childhood education center, designed for zero environmental impact, in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa. (Aug. 16, 2011)
Cornell has stepped up efforts to support faculty and staff who have been affected by the flooding this past week, including an additional two paid days off and emergency funding possibilities. (Sept. 14, 2011)
Training Industry Inc. has named eCornell, the university's online learning company, to its 2010 list of the top 20 leadership training companies. (April 2, 2010)
The American Heart Association has awarded seven new grants to Cornell researchers for their work, which is geared at fighting heart disease and stroke. (Sept. 16, 2008)
Scholars, librarians, publishers and foundation officers discussed the future of scholarly exchange in the humanities at a forum on academic publishing Nov. 7-8 in A.D. White House. (Nov. 11, 2008)
Cornell University Cooperative Extension-New York City has partnered with the Central Park Conservancy and NYC Parks Department to train staff and volunteers on the basics of horticulture and urban ecology.