Scientists led by Richard Robinson, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, uncovered exactly what happens when cobalt nanoparticles transform into two phases of cobalt phosphides. (May 23, 2011)
The State of Upstate New York Conference: Resiliency, Partnerships and Innovation will be held in Syracuse, N.Y., June 8-9 for a broad audience of policymakers, academics and elected officials. (May 23, 2011)
During his keynote address at the Sloan Program in Health Administration's annual Wagner Memorial Dinner, Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, emphasized the role of technology in improving health care. (May 23, 2011)
Cornell celebrates its 143rd Graduation Weekend, May 28-29. Rudolph Giuliani will give the Senior Convocation Address May 28, and President David Skorton will deliver the Commencement Address May 29. (May 23, 2011)
Some 3,000 copies of a new handbook to help employees recognize and respond to student stress are being distributed to all staff members who have contact with students. (May 19, 2011)
Thanks to Paul '60 and Helen Anbinder '62, about 20 books - including 14 of Ruscha's photographic artist's books, most signed by the artist - will be available at the library. (May 19, 2011)
The Corporation for National and Community Service has named Cornell to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. (May 19, 2011)
President David Skorton spoke about sustainability, community and student life with members of Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and Sertoma clubs at the annual Joint Service Clubs Breakfast Talk May 18. (May 19, 2011)
Dump and Run is accepting reusable items through June 1. Donations will be sorted over the summer, then sold at the Dump and Run community sale in August in Helen Newman gym. (May 19, 2011)
Quacquarelli Symonds has published its first World University Rankings by individual discipline, with Cornell making the top 25 in every category. (May 19, 2011)