Cornell News

The Institute for African Development welcomes Maina Kiai, a human rights lawyer from Kenya, and Sophie Oldfield, a geographer at the University of Cape Town.

Three renowned neuroscientists will discuss their work at the third annual Cornell Neurotech Mong Family Foundation Symposium Sept. 27.

Provost Michael Kotlikoff has announced increases in spending to enhance the recruitment of diverse faculty and provide for their ongoing retention support.

The 2018 Fall Southeast Asia Program (SEAP) Bulletin is lush with stories that cross national borders and disciplines.

Provost Michael Kotlikoff issued a statement Sept. 20 announcing the findings of an investigation into allegations of academic misconduct by Professor Brian Wansink.

Using cloud computing and data from 143 weather U.S. radar stations, Cornell Lab of Ornithology researchers can now estimate how many birds migrate through the U.S. and the toll that winter and nocturnal journeys take.

Events this week include Homecoming, a lecture on black women writers and the war on terror, a talk by Mathew Knowles, the Biennial and Jurassic World in 3D.

Cornell food scientists used virtual reality to show how people’s perception of real food can be altered by their surroundings, according to new research.

ApoE4, a protein linked to both Alzheimer’s disease, increases the risk of cognitive impairment by reducing the number and responsiveness of blood vessels.

The annual Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring and Food Drive Challenge, sponsored by the  United Way of Tompkins County, was held Sept. 18 in Stewart Park.

Enrique Morones, president and founder of Border Angels, will speak on “Border Angels, Border Realities and Immigration Today” Sept. 25 in Ithaca.

Beginning Sept. 26, Chantelle Cleary, Title IX coordinator, will meet with students at drop-in office hours at locations across campus.

The Office of Engagement Initiatives has awarded nearly $840,000 to 21 teams of faculty and community partners integrating community engagement into majors and minors.

The Office of Engagement Initiatives has awarded nearly $840,000 to 21 teams of faculty and community partners integrating community engagement into majors and minors.

People who are dishonest out of loyalty feel they are acting ethically and morally, according to new research. But outsiders disagree, and see those actions as immoral and wrong – unless they themselves lie out of loyalty.

Flu clinics are underway at no cost for staff, faculty and retirees. Don’t forget to bring your Cornell ID card.  

A study compares the genetics between the tame and aggressive silver foxes in two areas of the brain, shedding light on genes altered by domestication.