Story of Esther by ILR student wins sermon contest

Sarah Victor '14, an ILR student, wrote and delivered the winning sermon in this year's Harold I. Saperstein '31 Topical Sermon Contest on American Ideals.

Proud graduates head to Commencement - and their futures

Graduating seniors, graduate and professional degree students and family members gathered on Cornell's Arts Quad May 27 before Commencement ceremonies to take pictures, see friends and look to the future. (May 27, 2012)

Bloomberg delivers humor, history in Convocation address

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a funny and thoughtful Convocation address May 26 that drew historical parallels between the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 and today. (May 26, 2012)

Cornell honors top seniors as Merrill scholars

This year, 32 graduating seniors have been honored as Merrill Presidential scholars; they, in turn, honored a high school teacher and a Cornell instructor, May 23.

Staff members complete degrees in wide-ranging studies

Thirty-six staff members were recognized by President Skorton at the annual staff graduate reception May 21, Friends Hall, for completing higher education degrees.

'Urban Eden' students transform ILR courtyard

Students in Creating the Urban Eden have given the courtyard at the ILR School a total makeover with a new garden - that includes bananas and bamboo.

ExxonMobil Foundation gives nearly $596,000 to Cornell

The ExxonMobil Foundation has given Cornell $595,970 through its Educational Matching Gifts Program. The gift was presented to President David Skorton April 30 by Jean A. Baderschneider, Ph.D. '78.

Opperman describes Cornell's new model for diversity at national conference

The third annual Diversity in Higher Education and the Workplace Conference, cosponsored by Cornell, focused on sustainable inclusion and drew panelists and participants from around the country. (April 27, 2012)

Focus on greetings, goodbyes, taking breaks and helping others, staff are advised

Barbara Lang, founder of The Etiquette Factor, and Mary Opperman, vice president for human resources and safety services, thank office professionals for their positive impact on the lives of others. (April 27, 2012)