CU to invest $2 million in local housing, transportation in 2009
In a column in The Ithaca Journal, President David Skorton unveils the first phase in a 10-year, $20 million housing and transportation initiative in Tompkins County. (June 26, 2008)

Lowi suggests changes in presidential election process
The cure for what ails the American method of electing a president is a dose of parliament, says Ted Lowi, the John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions at Cornell. (June 25, 2008)

New wing of the Johnson Museum takes flight toward the future
The expansion will enhance the art education of the entire community and give visitors of all ages a better understanding of other cultures, other centuries and other values, says museum director Frank Robinson. (May 15, 2008)

How new U.S. biofuel legislation will subsidize oil consumption
Harry de Gorter and David Just, both Cornell professors of applied economics and management, argue that U.S. energy legislation meant to encourage ethanol production actually subsidizes oil consumption. (May 9, 2008)

India's economic engine needs an upgrade
The Indian economy has been growing at a breakneck pace, but the country is in need of financial reforms to make that growth sustainable and inclusive, says Cornell Professor Eswar Prasad. (April 24, 2008)

Association should ban scholars from doing secret research
Retired anthropology professor Terence Turner discusses how the American Anthropological Association may allow its members to conduct secret research for corporations, the military or the government. (April 14, 2008)

'America's Best Colleges?' According to whom?
U.S. News takes into account endowment per student and alumni donations, among other factors. Are variables like these representative of the experiences that we have while we're on East Hill? (April 11, 2008)

'Gold rush' of food stores in India has led to many failures
Domestic companies scrambling to carpet the country with modern grocery stores before foreign retailers can get a foothold don't have the food-retailing skills, says Cornell food marketing expert Rod Hawkes. (April 7, 2008)

Cornell vs. Stanford: The rivalry goes far beyond the basketball court
When Cornell and Stanford play in the NCAA tournament March 20, it will fan a rivalry that goes far beyond the basketball court, says Cornell's Mort Sosna, who has worked at both universities. (March 19, 2008)

What did the resolution about concealed weapons accomplish?
The Student Assembly's debate about whether to pass a resolution allowing concealed weapons was valuable, says the assembly's president, because it fostered a spirited discussion (March 13, 2008)

Business as usual not an option for rescuing world food system
The global food system is in disarray: Prices of fuel and food are skyrocketing; weather is wreaking havoc; and subsidies are misdirected. There is an urgent need for new policy priorities, says Per Pinstrup-Andersen. (March 3, 2008)

Cornell Cares' community service helps alum 're-create' himself
In a Cornell Perspectives piece, Richard Marin, alumnus and executive-in-residence at the Johnson School, writes about his community service experience during Cornell Cares Day in New York City. (Jan. 25, 2008)

The Line of Sight: Reflections from Mary Opperman
Vice President for Human Resources Mary George Opperman writes about how the university's staff contributes to Cornell's 'bold ideas and big aspirations.' (Jan. 25, 2008)

Sinatra to Spice Girls: Understanding generations
21-year-old Cornell alumna Natalia Avalos discusses the qualities of various generations in the workplace. (Jan. 15, 2008)

African countries need more transparent and accountable governments
Daniel Lumonya, a graduate student in devlopment sociology from Uganda, shares his views on the pace and direction of democracy in Africa, including Uganda, which has had a democratic constitution only as recently as 1996. (Nov. 28, 2007)

Stop blaming higher education for the Internet copyright problem
Tracy Mitrano, Cornell's director of information technology policy, says that higher education institutions should not be responsible for filtering their data networks to prevent copyright violations. (Oct. 22, 2007)

Shakespeare, please, with double mozzarella
Professor and chair of the English department Molly Hite writes about why Shakespeare classes are flourishing at Cornell and at peer institutions. (Oct. 11, 2007)

Why GM's transfer of its health plan to the UAW is a gamble
Professor David Lipsky writes about the new UAW-GM contract's retiree health-care trust fund, called a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association, which may have uncertain long-term effects. (Oct. 5, 2007)

Jumping from the policy world to academia
Professor Eswar Prasad writes a Cornell Perspectives piece on how he became a more visible advocate for economic policies by jumping from the IMF to Cornell. (Aug. 30, 2007)

Forgo bottled water -- and soda -- to save the planet
Bottled water wastes energy and hurts the environment, asserts Cornell extension associate Jennifer Wilkins in this Cornell Perspectives opinion piece. (Aug. 22, 2007)

Why women become veterinarians but not engineers
Visiting scholar Rachel Maines suggests some reasons why women are pouring into veterinary science in record numbers nationwide but not into engineering. (June 12, 2007)

Graduating engineers find strong and active job market awaits
Employers find there are few graduating engineers left to hire, as dot-com debacle of five years ago fades into history, says Mark Savage, director of Engineering Co-Op and Career Services. (May 24, 2007)

Does tenure really work?
Professors Wendy Williams and Stephen Ceci write about why tenure doesn't necessarily confer moxie, and other findings from the frontlines of academic freedom. (May 10, 2007)

Why Cornell can't meet all financial need with grants
Tuition keeps going up, but that's because higher education is labor intensive and outside support is not increasing accordingly, says Provost Biddy Martin. (May 3, 2007)

Much can be done to reduce risk of violence on campus
Gregory Eells, director of Counseling and Psychological Services, says that although violence cannot be completely prevented, Cornell offers many services to help students at risk. (April 25, 2007)

Climate change is challenging the American spirit, professor says
Plant ecology professor David Wolfe explains how the new world of climate change and disruption of nature is challenging the American spirit. (April 19, 2007)

India's food system has not kept pace with demand of middle class
Professor Ronnie Coffman explains why so many in India are not doing so well and why they are ready for the American supermarket. (April 5, 2007)