Edward Mabaya, senior research associate in Applied Economics and Management, was awarded 'Best Paper' at the recent meeting of Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa in Namibia. (Nov. 10, 2008)
Professor of performing and media arts Bruce Levitt was awarded Cornell's Engaged Scholar Prize for his community-engaged work, including facilitating a theater group at Auburn Correctional Facility.
Cornell celebrates its 143rd Graduation Weekend, May 28-29. Rudolph Giuliani will give the Senior Convocation Address May 28, and President David Skorton will deliver the Commencement Address May 29. (May 23, 2011)
The Cornell policy debate team, part of the Cornell Forensics Society, is now ranked 13th in the nation -- up from 22nd place just a couple of years ago. (Oct. 18, 2007)
Capitol Hill met East Hill as the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs tapped two Cornell professors for their expertise on the economics of international food aid and the realities of Chinese-American relations.
Three Cornell researchers will receive Hartwell awards for their cutting-edge research to benefit children: Charles Glatt and Anjali Rajadhyaksha of Weill Cornell Medical College and John March in Ithaca. (April 3, 2008)
The Cornell Vegetable Program assists farmers in 12 western New York counties by helping them apply Cornell research and expertise to their local vegetable growing operations.
David Pimentel, professor emeritus of ecology and agriculture at Cornell, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst during its commencement ceremonies. (May 29, 2008)
When the media needed background on the national salmonella outbreak that has been traced to a Blakely, Ga., peanut-processing plant, they turned to food scientist Robert Gravani. (Feb. 10, 2009)