Venture capitalist Lee Pillsbury '69 and sustainability advocate Mathis Wackernagel have been appointed as Frank H.T. Rhodes Class of '56 Professors at Cornell for three-year terms. (April 26, 2010)
The Cornell Center for Materials Research is administering a new $2.9 million Cornell graduate student training program, funded by the NSF's Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program. (Sept. 11, 2007)
Arizona Senate Bill 1070 has seriously affected Native Americans, said panelists Nov. 3 on campus, pointing out that it has legitimized racism and triggered more violence against Native people. (Nov. 9, 2010)
Charles Phlegar, vice president for alumni affairs and development, talks about how the economic downturn is affecting fundraising and the capital campaign. (Jan. 29, 2009)
A service of remembrance and hope was conducted in Sage Chapel May 16 in memory of the more than 21,000 victims killed in the magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck Sichuan province, China, May 12. (May 16, 2008)
How does a little girl growing up in the big city of San Francisco develop an abiding love and appreciation for nature and a passion for biology? Go fish. "My parents enjoyed fishing, and although my sister had no interest, I loved it," says Helene Dillard, director of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Training Industry Inc. has named eCornell, the university's online learning company, to its 2010 list of the top 20 leadership training companies. (April 2, 2010)
Cornell's comprehensive mental health framework includes promoting ways to help students make social connections, which can help offset academic stress. (April 21, 2011)
Anurag Agrawal, Chris Barrett and Sidney Leibovich use their expertise in the areas of the environment, economic development and energy to head initiatives and connect Cornell's research and scholarship related to sustainability. (May 2, 2008)
The Johnson School's inaugural Israel Trek, March 20-29, included 30 Johnson School students. They experienced the energy of Israel's startup culture, met the president and more. (April 19, 2011)