Faculty in Romance studies and comparative literature have moved into new offices in Klarman Hall; the new building for the humanities includes a 330-seat auditorium and a large glass atrium.
Four Cornell colleges welcomed the university's first group of students admitted in the spring semester. The new admissions program addresses a 100 percent increase in applicants in the last decade.
Cornell garnered a gold medal and two bronzes in this year's CASE Circle of Excellence Awards. Photographer Jason Koski won the top prize for an individual photo. (Sept. 16, 2009)
Cornell was honored as a college partner for its participation and support of students who are affiliated with the CollegeBound Initiative in New York City.
Speaking to an audience of more than 300, City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick '09 presented the opening Soup and Hope talk Jan. 15, addressing the need to overcome fear by seeking and finding perspective.
The McCormick family – James ’69, M.Eng. ’70; Marsha ’70; and son James Jr. ’05, M.Eng. ’06 – longtime supporters of teaching initiatives at the College of Engineering, have made a $5 million gift to endow the Teaching Excellence Institute.
Anne LaBastille, ’55, Ph.D. ’69 inspired generations of women to enter the natural sciences with her Thoreau-inspired “Woodswoman” series of books. Now her estate will support doctoral-level women studying conservation or natural resources.
Saundra Anderson received the President's Award May 19 at the High Five Employee Recognition Awards luncheon. Also recognized were Jason Allen, Michelle Artibee, Marianne Marsh and Nancy Weislogel.
Professor Kevin F. Hallock has been named the Kenneth F. Kahn Dean of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, President David J. Skorton announced today. Hallock will begin his five-year term Feb. 1.