Eighteen projects initiated by faculty to support community-engaged learning have received Engaged Cornell's inaugural Engaged Curriculum Grants, totaling more than $930,000.
Two student members of Kyoto Now! made their case for the university to divest from investments in fossil fuel companies at an open session of the Cornell Board of Trustees meeting March 28.
After 40 years of 'exemplary service,' Stephen Philip Johnson, vice president for government and community relations, has announced his retirement. He will continue in his role until a successor is found.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority received the first Cornell Partners in Sustainability Award April 21 for its leadership and financial support of innovative projects. (April 22, 2010)
Cornell University's New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has named William E. Fry, professor of plant pathology, as the college's senior associate dean. The appointment will take effect in June. Fry succeeds associate dean Brian Chabot, who will return to teaching.
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Dec. 8 that he will award $49.4 million to implement the plan proposed by the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council to stimulate local economic growth. (Dec. 8, 2011)
Biomedical engineer John March has a new grant to collaborate with a Pittsburgh pediatric surgeon to turn a research project into an artificial intestine for children with severe bowel disorders.
Stephanie Ball '13 used to think that sending clothing to Haitians would help them weather their economic difficulties. A service-learning trip to Haiti changed her mind. (Oct. 30, 2012)
A panel discussion on Cornell's Engaged Learning and Research Oct. 27 focused on the collaboration with a theater group at the Auburn Correctional Facility. (Oct. 29, 2012)