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Faculty at the forefront

Across our departments and programs, faculty members are leading their fields in research that explores diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

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Literatures in English

How writer Jean Toomer envisioned an American race beyond color

9/10/2026 Cornell Chronicle

Person holding a microphone, gesturing and smiling — Mindy Tucker/Provided Leiby performing her one-woman show.

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Alumni authors

'It's a love letter to all the terrible aspects of my personality'

9/10/2026 Cornellians

blue-green statue of a seated person atop a stone pedestal — Sreang Hok/Cornell University A.D. White Professors-at-Large series

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A. D. White Professors-at-Large

Environmentalist photographer kicks off A.D. White Professors-at-Large series

9/10/2026 Cornell Chronicle

Two people sitting on a blanket on a grassy slope, facing a golden and orange sunset — Sreang Hok/Cornell University Students on Libe Slope

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Science and Technology Studies

Cornell Unplugged encourages mindful tech use, social connection

9/10/2026 Cornell Chronicle

Kids in hats and jackets huddled together to look at something one of them is holding — Provided Ecology and Evolutionary Biology assistant professor Molly Womack holds Spotted salamander larvae (Ambystoma maculatum) for observation.

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Community engagement

Engaged Opportunity Grants connect students with community partnerships

9/10/2026 Cornell Chronicle

Person standing in front of a small class, gesturing — Sreang Hok/Cornell University Full Teaching Professor Brenda Schertz, coordinator of the ASL/Deaf Studies Program in Arts & Sciences’ linguistics department, teaches in Morrill Hall

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Faculty news

Title of Teaching Professor and new award announced

9/9/2026 A&S Communications

Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee

The faculty-elected Diversity and Equity Committee works to address topics related to equity and diversity across the College.

See the faculty resources section of Cornell University's Diversity and Inclusion website for more.