Math Awareness Month activities explore cost, benefits of the 'data deluge'

Cornell's Department of Mathematics will explore the opportunities and risks of data collection, and will host public school classroom activities during its observance of National Math Awareness Month. (April 6, 2012)

Former President Jeffrey S. Lehman to lead NYU Shanghai

Jeffrey S. Lehman, a former president of Cornell (2003-05) and former dean of the University of Michigan Law School, has been named vice chancellor of NYU Shanghai, effective this summer. (April 5, 2012)

Cornell DREAM Team wins Perkins Prize

The Cornell DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act) Team are this year's winners of the James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial Understanding and Harmony.

Christopher Dobyns '13 wins Udall scholarship

Christopher (Kit) Dobyns '13, an Africana studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the winner of a 2012 Morris K. Udall Scholarship. (April 5, 2012)

Joe Burns elected next dean of university faculty

Burns will succeed William Fry, professor of plant pathology, who will step down June 30 after serving since 2008.

UA chair discusses possible changes in sexual violence investigations

Melissa Lukasiewicz, chair of the University Assembly, answers questions about the assembly's resolution to recommend changing the process for resolving allegations of sexual violence by students. (April 5, 2012)

Student EMS team wins national life support skills contest

Six students on the Cornell University Emergency Medical Service unit were recognized received national recognition for their proficiency in basic life support skills. (April 5, 2012)

57th Service Recognition Dinner honors 282 staff members

The 57th Annual Service Recognition Dinner was held March 28 at Newman Arena in Bartels Hall, celebrating staff members with 25, 30, 35, 40 or more years of service to Cornell. (April 5, 2012)

Undocumented alumna shares her legacy of endurance

An undocumented Chinese immigrant who expects permanent U.S. residency within weeks shared her story with an audience of about 80 at Sage Chapel, March 29 at the last of the 2012 Soup and Hope series. (April 5, 2012)