Leadership students learn how to give grants to nonprofits

For the fourth year in a row, a class in the College of Human Ecology is giving $10,000 to local nonprofit organizations in the Ithaca community as part of a learning experience about philanthropy. (May 4, 2009)

Undergraduate research is celebrated: egg white myths, 'gaydar' and malaria and the catalpa tree

Students recently presented their research, which ranged from culinary myths of egg whites and judging sexual orientation, to the theory of children's picture books and emotional influences on gambling. (May 1, 2009)

Cornell team in China offers innovative urban eco-design

A Cornell team traveled to China to participate in an eco-urban design workshop, where they developed an innovative urban model for China to consider as it prepares to build new cities. (April 23, 2009)

Sick in America: Health care reform will only come with public anger, says doctor-author

Dr. Arthur Garson laid out the topography of the health care debate, defining terms and dispelling a few myths along the way, in his keynote address kicking off the Sick in America series, April 20. (April 21, 2009)

Sloan Program to graduate its 50th class this May

On the 50th anniversary of the Sloan Program's first graduating class, the College of Human Ecology looks back on the program's history. (April 20, 2009)

eLab helps nurture nine undergraduate student businesses

Student Agencies eLab, the nonprofit accelerator for undergraduate businesses, is helping nine student groups this semester develop and grow their business ideas.

Geddes to spend six months in Australia on Fulbright scholarship

Associate Professor Rick Geddes will examine the lessons that can be applied to the U.S. from Australia's use of private investment in financing transportation infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and tunnels. (April 13, 2009)

Design students strut their stuff amid glitz and glamour

The 25th annual student-run Cornell Design League fashion show in Barton Hall April 4 featured more than 60 student designers and 200 original ensembles on 170 live student models. (April 9, 2009)

Faculty address obesity prevention with N.Y. health commissioner

As part of National Public Health Week, New York Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., visited Cornell April 6 to open a statewide campaign to promote healthy living. (April 8, 2009)