Colombian writer and activist Laura Restrepo, an A.D. White Professor-at-Large, discusses the state of her country and its impact on her life and art. (March 13, 2008)
Examining data for 1990 to 2003, Cornell Professor William White and other researchers found that discounts secured by managed-care organizations declined between 2001 and 2003. (March 13, 2008)
The Student Assembly's debate about whether to pass a resolution allowing concealed weapons was valuable, says the assembly's president, because it fostered a spirited discussion. (March 13, 2008)
Chris Marshall, executive director of the Lehigh University Alumni Association, has accepted the position of Cornell's associate vice president for alumni affairs. He is expected to start June 1. (March 12, 2008)
The Afrik! Fashion Show featuring the Kusun Ensemble combined activism-inspired clothing from African cultures and styles with jazz and African music played on traditional Ghanaian instruments.
Cornell research suggests that children are less likely to produce false memories and, therefore, are more likely to give accurate testimony when properly questioned.
President Skorton will join college students, fellow university officials and global leaders seeking to effect change in the world, during the inaugural meeting of Clinton Global Initiative University. (March 12, 2008)
Kiplinger's '100 Best Values in Private Colleges and Universities' ranks Cornell No. 20, up from No. 23 in 2007. Selection criteria include 'outstanding economic value with exceptional education.' (March 12, 2008)
The women's basketball team clinched a share of the Ivy League crown with Harvard and Dartmouth, and will play March 16 to determine who gets the automatic berth in the NCAA tourney. (March 12, 2008)