New York may permit shale gas drilling after lifting a yearlong moratorium, but in addition to environmental concerns, there are significant economic questions to consider, a Cornell researcher says. (Sept. 1, 2011)
Study shows that populations geographically close to historical slave trade routes and ports have more African ancestry than more distant or inland Latin Americans, who show more Native American influences. (May 6, 2010)
President David Skorton will present the 'Partners in Sustainability Award' to NYSERDA, a state agency with a long record of support for energy innovation and conservation, in a ceremony April 21. (April 16, 2010)
Stimulus funding will enhance Cornell's e-print arXiv of scientific papers to help users identify a work's main concepts, see research reports in context and easily find related work. (Nov. 17, 2009)
The CARE Fund is seeking donations from members of the Cornell community to help faculty or staff experiencing sudden financial hardship due to an unforeseen or unavoidable event. (May 26, 2011)
Thirty-three Cornell staff members were recognized by President Skorton for attaining degrees in higher education, May 24 at Friends Hall at the 15th annual staff graduate reception. (May 26, 2011)
The Cornell Emergency CARE Fund, financed through Cornell community donations to offer emergency-related financial assistance to staff and faculty, is seeking volunteers to help raise funds. (April 20, 2011)
Vivian Schiller '83 is new NPR head; Wendy Libby '72, MBA '77, is named president of Stetson University; and Josh Greenfield '84 publishes a novel. (Dec. 4, 2008)