More than 600 Cornell students hit the streets Oct. 29 to hand out some 12,000 free bags containing a compact fluorescent light bulb and information on inexpensive ways to save money on energy. (Nov. 1, 2011)
Long portrayed as stagnant, the income growth of the U.S. middle class may be more than 10 times greater than previously suggested by some economists, according to Cornell research.
A collaborative venture among Cornell, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College, the Downtown Ithaca Incubator was launched Jan. 16 at its home in the Carey Building on East State Street.
Hip-hop pioneers return to Ithaca April 4-7 for the opening of the Cornell Hip Hop Collection’s first major exhibition and a community-wide celebration of 40 years of hip-hop culture.
In the midst of a drought-induced food crisis affecting millions in the Horn of Africa, an innovative insurance program for poor livestock keepers made its first payouts Oct. 21. (Oct. 27, 2011)
Cornell is helping six New York state schools use high tunnels to grow their school gardens and studying how they benefit the schools' educational programs. (Oct. 26, 2011)
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)
Environmental scientist Benjamin Z. Houlton, the new dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, says agriculture is the most important industry of the 21st century – and a powerful weapon to combat climate change.
Making the transition to clean energy is vital for achieving a sustainable economic recovery in America, said Gary Guzy, B.A. '79, J.D. '82, in Myron Taylor Hall's Mancuso Amphitheater April 2. (April 4, 2011)
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul rallies supporters April 19 in a filled-to-capacity Lynah Rink in advance of the New York Republican Primary. (April 20, 2012)