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Original Author: Samantha Delouya

Prof. Burns Elected New Dean of Faculty

By The Cornell Daily Sun April 2, 2012

Prof. Joseph Burns Ph.D ’66, astronomy, was elected the new dean of faculty Friday. Burns will officially take over the role from current Dean of Faculty Prof. William Fry Ph.D ’70 on July 1.
Moody’s Boosts University’s Fiscal Outlook to ‘Stable’

By The Cornell Daily Sun April 2, 2012

A major credit rating agency improved its fiscal outlook for the University from “negative” to “stable” on Sunday, but also highlighted the financial risks associated with unforeseen costs of the New York City tech campus. This revision “reflects a rebound in philanthropy, ongoing focus on expense containment and improved operating performance … and no additional direct debt anticipated in the next two years,” according to a press release from Moody’s Investors Service, the rating agency.