A new Cornell minor tackles climate change through interdisciplinary study of the basic physical, ecological and social science of the planetary crisis.
To clarify the 'seemingly contradictory realities' inherent in Cornell's budget, President David Skorton held a town hall meeting March 16 to discuss the university’s slim operating margin with faculty, students and staff.
Kent Hubbell, B.Arch. '69, is returning to the architecture faculty after serving for 15 years as Cornell's dean of students, a tenure marked by his concern and support for students' well-being.
The prize is awarded annually to an individual, couple, family or other entity to recognize longtime contributions to the both Jewish people and to Cornell.
In the Liberty Hyde Bailey Lecture, held June 10 as part of Reunion Weekend at Call Auditorium, faculty members Greg Martin, Jim Giovannoni and Susan McCouch, Ph.D. ’90 celebrated their mentor, Cornell Professor Emeritus Steve Tanksley.
Kenneth A. McClane ’73, the W.E.B. DuBois Professor Emeritus of Literature, spoke about friendship in a Phi Beta Kappa lecture on campus Oct. 28. He drew on experiences growing up in Harlem.
President Martha E. Pollack announced the eight winners of the Stephen H. Weiss Awards Oct. 18. The awards recognize members of the faculty for excellence in teaching undergraduate students and contributing to undergraduate education at the university.
Science historian Margaret Rossiter has just come out with the third book of her trilogy on the history of women scientists in America, focusing on their most recent efforts and contributions. (Dec. 5, 2012)