Outstanding alumni and faculty
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The CALS Alumni Association honor alumni and faculty who have achieved success in their professional fields, demonstrated commitment to the college, and contributed to the betterment of society.
Hop growers face challenges to meet rising brewery demands
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Through our science and outreach, we are helping hops farmers increase production as New York brewers demand more locally-sourced ingredients.
Cornell student tells COP23 delegates: ‘Face up to reality’
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Cornell CALS students urged world leaders to deliver on promises to address climate change during the COP23 in Bonn, Germany.
Summer internships take an international view
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Twenty-two undergraduates in the CALS Global Fellows Program ventured abroad across four continents to participate in internships aimed at developing them into globally-minded leaders.
Stephen Hesler named employee of the year
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Stephen Hesler named the 2017 Employee of the Year at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
Changing course, changing lives
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Our educators and researchers recount the evolution of their journeys in tackling the critical issues of of our time.
The sweet gift of knowledge
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A program started by Chris Wien, M.S. ’67, Ph.D. ‘71, professor emeritus of horticulture, ensures that international student research has an impact back home.
Students’ vegan jerky an international hit at Chinese food conference
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A vegan jerky product created by Cornell CALS students won second place at a global product development competition held in China.
Palette Earth: global soil painting competition illustrates soil’s vital role
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A global soil painting competition Dec. 5 organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was inspired by a Cornell event in 2015.
Tree swallows are helping find links between social connectedness, stress and health
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The social lives of tree swallows are revealing clues about community, stress and health.
Elementary school students sample ayurvedic cuisine
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Local school children were treated recently to an unusual culinary experience, thanks to a new program at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.
Facts in five: What's in your wine?
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From the origins of aroma to taste to color, our researchers are exploring the chemistry behind wine - and coming up with some intriguing findings.
Something is brewing in dairy
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Dairy that is fermented and brewed like beer could soon be on tap.
A growing industry
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Industrial hemp is growing again across New York as the state invests in the once-banished plant as an economic opportunity for farmers and producers.
Leading the way in business and giving
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Philanthropic pledge reflects role CALS played in business success.
On Twitter, followers don’t let followers spread fake news
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Insights from Drew Margolin, assistant professor of communication, shed light on the spread of fake news on Twitter.
Leadership minor to make major impact
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A new minor provides students with leadership experience and help them attract future employers along the way.
Cornell, DEC launch new hemlock pest biocontrol lab
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A new biological control lab on the Cornell campus will protect the state’s ecologically important hemlock trees.
Cornell group explores future of indoor farming
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The Cornell CEA Advisory Council recently hosted on campus more than 80 entrepreneurs and stakeholders from across the Northeast to discuss the state of the indoor farming industry, urban agriculture, supermarket trends and new technology.
Ancient grains get new life
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Cornell CALS research explores which ancient and heritage wheat varieties are most adapted to organic systems and the climate of the Northeast.
