Cornell Provost Biddy Martin has announced the reappointment of Sarah E. Thomas as the Carl A. Kroch University Librarian for a five-year term, beginning July 1.
"Sarah Thomas' contributions to Cornell have been profound,…
Researchers found that even a small increase in the number of women who have passed through that door to a managerial position dramatically increases other women's chances of being hired or promoted into that position. The result: a Catch-22 situation with important implications for the movement of women into management, as well as for the national affirmative action debate.
It may be that the notorious "glass ceiling" is actually a glass door, but one that women can open only after other women have already done so, says new research by Professor Heather A. Haveman at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management.
The contestants' self-driving cars will attempt to complete a simulated military supply mission in an urban environment. The grand prize is $2 million. (Nov. 2, 2007)
Charles Phlegar, vice president for alumni affairs and development, announced a bevy of changes in his division following the announced departure of two senior leaders, Patricia Watson and Chris Marshall. (Nov. 1, 2012)
Lopez, a first-generation American who plans to specialize in small animal internal medicine, said he has been mindful of how he can serve as an example for other Mexican-Americans and minorities to strive for their dreams.
President David Skorton welcomed several thousand new and transfer students and their families huddled in Schoellkopf Stadium Aug. 18, on a morning with more than a hint of autumn in it. (Aug. 20, 2007)
On the 28th anniversary of Robert Mugabe's rise to power in Zimbabwe, Robert Rotberg, president of the World Peace Foundation, conceded that he once was enamored with the Zimbabwean despot. (April 25, 2008)
It's time to let the cat out of the bag. The Lynx, of course. Lynx links faculty with new instructional technologies. How? by having certified students assist faculty at no charge.