A plan for 'Saving Our Cities' from policy failures

Emeritus professor of city and regional planning William Goldsmith's new book, "Saving Our Cities," details a progressive plan to maximize opportunity in urban and suburban areas across America.

'Birthplace of science studies in America' turns 25

Faculty, staff and students gathered Sept. 9 in Morrill Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Department of Science and Technology Studies and the department's move to new space in Morrill.

Entrepreneurial students share ideas at eHub opening

More than 300 students filled the eHub space in Kennedy Hall Aug. 31 for a grand opening celebration, a showcase of student businesses and a pitch contest.

Joe Burns lauded at dedication of office named in his honor

With enough warmth and admiration to fill an expanding universe, colleagues, family and friends of Joe Burns, dedicated a brand-new office – the Joseph Burns Faculty Office – in the renovated Upson Hall.

Neurotech symposium features Brain Prize winners

Some of Cornell's best scientists working on how the brain works will gather Sept. 29 for the Cornell Neurotech Mong Family Foundation Symposium. It features three alumni winners of the 2015 Brain Prize.

Golden Goose Award honors bee expert's impact on computing

Thomas Seeley and four engineers from Georgia Tech will share the Fifth Annual Golden Goose Award for the "honeybee algorithm," which adapted basic bee research to the $50 billion web hosting industry.

Iscol lecturer to challenge mass jailing in Sept. 27 talk

The annual Iscol Family Program for Leadership Development in Public Service Lecture Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in G10 Biotech, features criminal justice reformer Glenn E. Martin.

Dean of Students office reorg reflects VP's inclusive vision

Vice President Ryan Lombardi has a vision for how Student and Campus Life can advance a more inclusive and enriching educational experience for all students at Cornell and, by example, nationwide.

Rawlings catalyzes faculty review of undergrad curriculum

At Wednesday's faculty Senate meeting, Interim President Hunter Rawlings discussed his desire for the university faculty to review the undergraduate curriculum with an emphasis on the value of a liberal education.