Nutritionist Patsy Brannon served on an Institute of Medicine committee to update recommendations, including tripling the intake of vitamin D for healthy people. (Jan. 7, 2011)
Charles Staadecker '71 is honoring his alma mater and his 25th wedding anniversary with the commissioning of a concerto to be performed by the Seattle Symphony in April. (Feb. 13, 2009)
Novelist Junot Diaz will receive the Eissner Artist of the Year Award and will participate in a discussion on 'Arts and the Impact on Immigration, Feb. 19. Alumni will read from their work Feb. 20. (Feb. 12, 2009)
Events this week include the 2016 Cornell arts biennial, a concert kicking off a 'Technologies of Memory' series, a a reading by writer Joy Harjo, new and classic films, and jazz pianist Fred Hersch.
Cornell President David Skorton led a committee that triggered the Ivy League presidents to accept a new series of recommendations that cut the number of concussions in football. (July 21, 2011)
Irene B. Rosenfeld '75, M.S. '77, Ph.D. '80, and daughter Allison Rosenfeld '08 will be presented with Cornell Hillel's Tanner Prize June 4. (June 1, 2010)
Nick Lawrie '13 will graduate in January with the ability to follow his passion for 'helping the little guy,' thanks to his ILR School education and Cornell financial aid. (Dec. 17, 2012)
Nearly 60 undergraduates in the College of Engineering were honored April 29 at a ceremony recognizing accomplishments of students who work, study, conduct research or perform service learning abroad. (May 8, 2008)
Despite great obstacles, Ken Kunken '72, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down after severing his spinal cord in a sprint football accident, has created a life of meaning and purpose. (Oct. 9, 2009)