This past fall, the Geneva Head Start marked its 20th year touring the various facilities at Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva. (Jan. 8, 2009)
President David Skorton detailed accomplishments, new initiatives and challenges as he led Cornell's leadership on virtual tours of the university in the present day and in 2015 during his first State of the University Address.
To highlight the growing importance of the study of genome variation and Cornell's expertise in the field, the university has launched the Cornell Center for Comparative and Population Genomics. (Oct. 29, 2008)
The Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities offered experiential training in entrepreneurship and small-business management to veterans Oct. 1 in the School of Hotel Administration.
In studying how airplane noise affects the palate, Cornell food scientists have found sweetness suppressed and umami- the sweet, savory taste of amino acids such as glutamate - enhanced.
Hailed as the 'Internet's highest honor' by The New York Times, the Webby Awards are the leading international award for excellence on the Internet. (May 10, 2010)
A new rooftop garden on the southern end of Mann Library has been named the Susan A. Henry Garden Terrace to honor Henry's contributions as dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. (May 13, 2009)
President Martha E. Pollack sent a message to the Cornell community Sept. 5, following the Trump administration announcement that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is being rescinded.
Cornell's sustainability initiatives, and outreach and extension efforts are on display at the 162nd New York State Fair, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. (Aug. 24, 2008)
Events on campus the next two weeks include talks on library services students want, writings by African AIDS orphans, and Victorian literature; and John Waters at the 'Resoundingly Queer' conference. (March 15, 2012)