Doing what you say you will do makes your business more money, says Hotel School professor Tony Simons in his new book, 'The Integrity Dividend: Leading by the Power of Your Word.' (Sept. 18, 2008)
Interim Provost David Harris examines the complex factors contributing to poverty in his new book, 'The Colors of Poverty: Why Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist.' (Sept. 18, 2008)
Cornell is working with Georgia Ports Authority, among other organizations, to monitor and help protect North Atlantic right whales off the eastern seaboard. (Sept. 18, 2008)
An Island archaeology course at the Isles of Shoals digs up historical artifacts and clues about the decline of fisheries in the North Atlantic. (Sept. 18, 2008)
Researchers describe how brain cells process antidepressants, cocaine and amphetamines. The findings could lead to more targeted medications for psychiatric diseases and addiction. (Sept. 17, 2008)
Rehabilitation therapists from Weill Cornell Medical Center are using the motion-sensitive Nintendo Wii video game console, along with traditional methods, to help patients recover from life-changing injuries. (Sept. 17, 2008)
Weill Cornell Medical College researcher Scott Blanchard received the Career Award from the National Science Foundation for his groundbreaking work in cell biology. (Sept. 17, 2008)
New research shows that women benefit less than men from two common blood pressure drugs for the reduction of left-ventricular hypertrophy, which is a thickening and enlargement of the heart. (Sept. 17, 2008)
Daniel R. Alonso, dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar since its 2001 inception, announced his retirement effective Jan. 1 2009. Deputy Dean Javaid Sheikh will take over as interim dean. (Sept. 17, 2008)
An advisory group of engineering faculty and staff led the creation of the new institute, envisioned to help faculty become more effective teachers. (Sept. 17, 2008)