Gifts totaling $12 million will establish three endowed senior professorships in the humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences, with support from an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation challenge grant. (Dec. 1, 2010)
Cornell Professor Doug Antczak '69 discussed hybrids and chimeras, real and imagined, and how some myths are coming closer to reality with the help of modern science, June 9 during Reunion.
As participants in the Leading Cornell program, 17 staff members identified as 'high-potential' review Reimagining Cornell and the strategic plan and give recommendations to President Skorton. (June 13, 2011)
The professor of population genetics has been named the first Nancy and Peter Meinig Family Investigator in the Life Sciences. The award supports 'outstanding, innovative faculty life sciences research at Cornell.'
Once upon a time, the Cornell bear was a live cub who lived on East Hill. In his new book, alumnus John Foote chronicles the history of Touchdown the bear.
The President's Council of Cornell Women - 358 highly successful alumnae who advocate on behalf of Cornell women - celebrates its 20th year with gala events on campus April 29-May 1. (April 30, 2010)
Seven students in the Undergraduate Startup and Venture Capital Club have landed much-coveted internships this semester with venture capitalists. The venture capitalists are all Cornell alumni. (April 28, 2010)
Rebecca Stoltzfus, M.S. '88, Ph.D. '92, professor of nutritional science and director of the Global Health Program minor, has been named the Provost's Fellow for Public Engagement.