Under brilliant blue sky peppered with wispy clouds and comfortable temperatures, Cornell University graduated its 147th class May 24, sending about 6,000 accomplished women and men into the future.
Merrill Scholars' high school teachers and Cornell faculty members were recognized by President David Skorton and the college deans at a luncheon and ceremony at Willard Straight Hall May 20.
Examining social movements to Facebook addiction, more than 50 graduating seniors showcased their research prowess at the 2015 Senior Expo for the Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars.
Faculty from several colleges and universities participated in a recent symposium at Cornell, "Sexual Assault in Higher Education: The Role of Faculty as Researchers, Teachers, Policymakers and Advocates."
LaWanda Cook, extension associate and training specialist for the Northeast ADA Center within Cornell's Employment and Disability Institute, discussed affordable ways to make local small businesses' goods and services accessible to the public.
President David Skorton, ILR Dean Kevin Hallock and Vice President Susan Murphy spoke to the vital roles that office professionals fulfill at the annual Jennie T. Farley Office Professionals Celebration April 22.
The charter of Cornell University includes a remarkable statement: "And persons of every religious denomination, or of no religious denomination, shall be equally eligible to all offices and appointments."
Studying everything from potential medicine to the aromatic properties of popular beverages, about 120 undergraduates put project posters on display April 22 at the 30th Annual Spring Research Forum.
Lisa Yang '74 has made a $10 million gift to the ILR School to support and rename its Employment and Disability Institute; it is the largest gift in the school's history.
