The arc of educational continuity and inspirational teaching was celebrated May 22 at the 31st annual Merrill Presidential Scholars convocation in Willard Straight Hall.
Development economist Chris Barrett and his research partners won an award from USAID for their innovative livestock insurance research. The insurance saves nomadic herders from falling into poverty during times of drought.
Events on campus this week include 'Surrealism and Magic' at the Johnson Museum; film series on blaxploitation and robots; free concerts and a panel on Latinos and Latinas at Cornell.
A $50 million investment from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, will advance Cornell Tech’s mission to create pioneering leaders and technologies for the digital age.
Cornell researchers have made a new discovery about how seemingly minor aspects of the internal structure of bone can be strengthened to withstand repeated wear and tear, a finding that could help treat patients suffering from osteoporosis and create durable, lightweight materials.
Evolutionary biologist Ian Owens envisions building broad coalitions that unite government, industry and an engaged public, and making sustainability the focus of his work.
The university has launched searches for a new provost and vice president for student and campus life, with the formation of search committees and the selection of search firms. It is expected that the positions will be filled by next fall.