As the first class of doctors is set to graduate from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, the triple mission of the institution is ready to proceed, with the research aspect being added now, and patient care set to follow in 2011. (Feb. 5, 2008)
Daniel Kops, former editor-in-chief of The Cornell Daily Sun, has published the memoir, 'Pigs or People,' in which he describes his belief that principled journalists can bring about positive social change. (May 30, 2007)
In an easy, unassuming way, though, University of Iowa President David Skorton was quickly slipping into his role as an integral part of Cornell. Cornell's 12th president began his first day on campus Jan. 21.
Twenty-nine Kazakhstani officials attended a meeting planned by the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs and the Department of City and Regional Planning on the topic of administrative reform. (Dec. 12, 2007)
Seriously overweight cats are more likely to suffer diabetes mellitus, lameness and non-allergic skin conditions, a Cornell veterinarian's four-year follow-up to a feline obesity study has shown. Most likely to be tubby are neutered, apartment-dwelling, mixed breed cats eating prescription cat food.
Lounge 159 -- designed by students for students -- reflects the College of Human Ecology's commitment to research, innovation, sustainability and community. (Feb. 8, 2007)
The fastest-growing segment of the natural food market, organic dairy products, is getting a boost from a Cornell University-U.S. Department of Agriculture program that studies experiences of upstate New York milk producers as they make the transition from conventional to organic farming.
Once again AARP has placed Cornell on its list of 'Best Employers for Workers Over 50,' and Working Mother magazine named CU to its '100 Best Companies' for working mothers. (Sept. 25, 2007)
Cornell University is launching a new professional program in architecture at the master's degree level for students without prior training in architecture. The new degree program, M.Arch.-I, takes three and one-half years to complete and is designed for applicants who hold a four-year bachelor's degree in any area and are interested in a career in architectural practice, teaching or scholarship. It will be housed in Cornell's Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, considered one of the best architecture programs in the United States. (August 11, 2003)
Charles H. Moore, Cornell's director of athletics and physical education for the past four years, will retire when a search for his successor is completed, university officials announced today.