The grant, part of a $2 million contribution across 81 institutions, allows academic departments to allocate the money for various educational purposes. (Sept. 28, 2010)
An NSF grant will fund Christine Leuenberger's study of how maps in the Israel/Palestine conflict are produced and used for political purposes. (May 1, 2012)
Anthony Bretscher, professor of cell biology, and John Helmann, professor of microbiology, are two of 78 scientists elected as fellows to the American Academy of Microbiology this year. (May 17, 2010)
Under warm sunshine, President Martha E. Pollack sent the Cornell University Class of 2017 into the world with a call to clarify their values as they set out to make change in a challenging world.
A rally Aug. 2 to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community at Cornell and in Ithaca was nearly 200 strong by 8:30 a.m. The rally was held in response to a nearby hate group protest. (Aug. 2, 2007)
A new Cornell study of New York state apple orchards finds that pesticides cause harm to wild bees, and fungicides labeled "safe for bees" may indirectly also threaten native pollinators.
Student success is the paramount goal of the College of Business Dean Soumitra Dutta told students May 11. "Your success is our success, not just on the job market upon graduation, but long term in your careers," he said.
The third annual Student Organic Seed Symposium, held at Cornell Aug. 17-21, drew several dozen students and professors, nonprofit representatives and seed company officials to the Finger Lakes region for a week of tours, lectures and networking.
The Corporation for National and Community Service has named Cornell to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. (May 19, 2011)
Sisters Isabel '19 and Marisa '16 Siergiej are accomplished engineering students who excel on the Big Red field hockey team. Isabel is a forward; e Marisa is a premiere defender.