John E. Hopcroft, the IBM Professor of Engineering and Applied Mathematics in Computer Science, and Eric Siggia, adjunct professor of physics, have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. (May 7, 2009)
Computer scientist Jon Kleinberg has received the 2008 ACM-Infosys Foundation Award in the Computing Sciences for his contributions to improving Web search techniques and studies of networking. (May 5, 2009)
Cornell, with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, has established the Invasive Species Research Institute to improve invasive species management. (Aug. 7, 2008)
John H. Foote ’74 and Joseph Thanhauser ’71 are spearheading a project to erect a bronze statue to pay tribute to the bear cubs who served as Cornell’s unofficial, original mascot, Touchdown.
As Cornell works to address its financial challenges, it is also aggressively developing programs to help faculty and staff members deal with their own financial challenges.
The Institute for the Social Sciences has announced the recipients of its biannual small grant award for interdisciplinary research and conference support. (Dec. 21, 2009)
Author of 28 books, guest on 'Oprah' and the 'Today' show and psychotherapist Bill O'Hanlon will present two workshops March 11 in the Memorial Room at Willard Straight Hall. (March 7, 2008)
Cornell University is greatly saddened by the loss of devoted alumnus Philip Merrill '55 and sends heartfelt sympathies to Eleanor Merrill, Douglas Merrill '89, MBA '91, Catherine Merrill '91 and Nancy Merrill '96. Phil's long…
A new course and outreach programs will foster conversations about bridging difference and address concerns raised after a bias-related incident last May. (Aug. 16, 2012)