Cornell scientists Salman Avestimehr, David Erickson, John C. March and Kyle Shen are recipients of this year's Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. (Oct. 3, 2011)
The Alan T. and Linda M. Beimfohr Lecture series will bring intellectuals to campus to address issues related to faith in a pluralistic society. Historian John Sommerville will give the inaugural talk Oct. 12. (Oct. 3, 2011)
Cornell architects have revised designs for the tensile steel mesh net systems the university has proposed to install on seven area bridges. (Oct. 3, 2011)
Sarah Brubacher McDonald, MBA ’99, chief of staff to the president of eBay, energized a mostly female Johnson event in New York City March 21, offering tips on career planning and success in technology businesses.
On Roosevelt Island June 16, with the Manhattan skyline in the background, Cornell Tech announced a $100 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help fund construction of the campus.
It is the first building on campus to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification, the highest rating for sustainable structures. (Sept. 6, 2012)
Professor David Feldshuh will develop a training model for teachers based on performance techniques, as a Menschel Distinguished Teaching Fellow working with the Center for Teaching Excellence. (March 24, 2011)
Cornell's Legal Information Institute, which provides free access to U.S. laws, turns 20 this year. An October conference will mark the event. (Sept. 5, 2012)
Janis Whitlock shared three personal stories to illustrate the use of fear, courage and hope in a well-lived life March 17 at Soup and Hope in Sage Chapel. (March 23, 2011)