Each year, the American Association of Retired Persons honors 50 employers in the United States for their practices and policies for mature workers with its "AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50" list. Cornell is ranked No. 5 this year, and it is the only college or university to be named from New York state. (August 31, 2005)
Cornell produced more Peace Corps volunteers than any other Ivy League institution in 2006 and ranked third among like schools nationally, according to statistics released by the federal agency. (Jan. 26, 2007)
Cornell's ongoing efforts to create an inclusive environment for all students, staff and faculty were recognized by Campus Pride, which named the university to its LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index. (Oct. 23, 2007)
The Provost Search Committee is inviting members of the Cornell community to submit the names of outstanding individuals to serve as provost. (Aug. 19, 2008)
A $10 million challenge gift from Barton and Susan Winokur, both Class of ’61, is helping to launch a fundraising campaign in the College of Arts and Sciences that will support the creation of 15-25 new endowed positions.
Cornell researchers find that women are underrepresented in the highest-prestige doctoral programs resulting in significant consequences for gender inequality in career outcomes.
Economics is the hottest major in the College of Arts and Sciences these days. With upward of 600 students tallied in the department's 2006-07 annual report, economics is by far the college's largest major. (Nov. 6, 2007)
In the Auburn Correctional Facility's gray stone chapel, incarcerated students and prison staff waited alongside Cornell faculty and staff April 26, eager to hear the results of who won a debate between inmates and law students.
James Mwangi, CEO of African bank Equity Group Holdings – a banking conglomerate with the largest customer base on the African continent - spoke on campus Sept. 22 about his business philosophy.