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A sampling of national and international news coverage featuring Cornell and people at Cornell.
Weill Medical College Professor Frank Chervenak, MD, chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is quoted in an article about a new laser procedure to treat vasa previa, a rare disease in fetuses.
Deirdre Snyder, public relations officer for the Johnson Graduate School of Management, is quoted in a cover story on making strong educational brands. Says Snyder: "Developing leaders as catalysts means the Johnson School requires its students to do much more than study cases - students are called to action."
American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler reviews the book "Worst-Case Scenarios" by Cass R. Sunstein.
Director of Mental Health Initiatives Timothy Marchell and Executive Director Janet Corson-Rikert of the Gannett Health Services, President David Skorton, custodian Sue Welch and recent graduate Catherine Savage are quoted in an article about the steps Cornell has taken concerning the mental health of its students.
Article talks about the six-month refurbishing of the Arecibo Radio Telescope, the research conducted there, as well as the NSF budget difficulties the Cornell-operated facility is facing.
