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Cornell in Washington

Students find professional, academic opportunities through Cornell in Washington program

3/27/2023 A&S Communications

Aaron Friedman '25 and Vivian Lewandowski '25 talk about their career prospects and academic experience in Washington.

Migrants carry everything they own to find a better life in a new home. — Courtesy of the Cornell Chronicle

Student awards

Migrations announces winners for creative writing, art

2/20/2023 A&S Communications

Four winners of the competition by the Migrations Global Grand Challenge are affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences.

man and woman — Provided Jessie Kapstad '24, right, poses with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during his summer experience last year.

Student experiences

Summer Experience Grant applications now open

2/20/2023 A&S Communications

Summer Experience Grants help support students to take unpaid or minimally-paid summer positions.

Classics

Juniors selected for Caplan travel fellowships

2/13/2023 A&S Communications

Kim Montpelier ‘24, Austin Manning ‘24 and Shanzai Ikhlas ‘24 won fellowships through the classics department.

Music Department A picture of Alex Nik Pasqualini

Music

Doctoral student to speak in Soup & Hope series

2/1/2023 A&S Communications

Alex Nik Pasqualini will share their story of hope in a talk as part of the Soup & Hope series on Feb. 23.

three women — Provided Arden Podpora, center, with other delegates to the COP27 conference.

Student experiences

Students enthused by COP27 reparations agreement

12/8/2022 A&S Communications

During COP27, Podpora and Fenningdorf helped with Cornell’s exhibit and other side events, as well as attended various sessions and workshops.

Government

Professor wins award for book about middle class and democracy

11/18/2022 A&S Communications

Bryn Rosenfeld, assistant professor of government, won for her book, “The Autocratic Middle Class: How State Dependency Reduces the Demand for Democracy.”

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History

Professor’s book wins American Historical Association prize

11/7/2022 A&S Communications

Judith Byfield's book "The Great Upheaval: Women and Nation in Postwar Nigeria" was awarded the Martin A. Klein Prize.

Asian American studies

Asian American Studies celebrates 35th anniversary

10/24/2022 A&S Communications

The Asian American Studies Program will hold a symposium with second director Gary Okihiro and other events this year.

Biological sciences

Emr receives lifetime achievement award

10/24/2022 A&S Communications

Professor Scott Emr's work focuses on a pathway that's a key aspect of membrane biology.

Chris Kitchen / Cornell Madi Fulchiero '23

Spanish

Senior explores concept of space, representation in films

10/21/2022 A&S Communications

Madi Fulchiero is studying Spanish and English and focused her senior thesis on two Disney films.

Photograph of Wynne Williams-Ceci '24 — Chris Kitchen / Cornell Wynne Williams-Ceci '24

Robert S. Harrison College Scholar Program

Junior explores possibilities of influencers in public health messaging

10/18/2022 A&S Communications

Wynne Williams-Ceci's research focuses on improving public health messaging for vaping.

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Alumni News

Two alumni win New York Times newsroom fellowships

5/3/2022 A&S Communications

Ishaan Jhaveri '17 M.Eng '18 and Anna Grace Lee '20 were named New York Times Newsroom Fellows for 2022-23.

History

Prof. Tamika Nunley's book wins multiple prizes

3/23/2022 A&S Communications

Professor Tamika Nunley's book, “At the Threshold of Liberty: Women, Slavery, and Shifting Identities in Washington, D.C.," has now won two awards.

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American Studies

Vanderbilt's Jonathan Metzl to deliver Krieger Lecture

3/18/2022 A&S Communications

Jonathan Metzl, the Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry and the Director of the Center for Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt University is the speaker.

Student experiences

A&S Student starts first term on Ithaca's Common Council

3/16/2022 A&S Communications

A&S student Jorge Defendini '22, a new member of Ithaca's Common Council, is focusing on environment and housing issues.

Cornell Cinema

Cornell Cinema receives grant, announces spring lineup

2/18/2022 A&S Communications

"These awardees represent the best of what New York's vibrant communities have to offer," said Governor Kathy Hochul.

Milstein Program

Milstein Program announces spring calendar of events

2/15/2022 A&S Communications

Topics include “Life in the Slash," “Skin Deep: Crafting Tech onto the Body" and "Mining for Meaning: The Novel as Data Set."

Music

Music department partners with student groups for Slope Day competition

12/6/2021 A&S Communications

Various musical groups and organizations at Cornell are creating a competition,"Big Red Idol," with winners performing at Slope Day 2022.

Physics

Three professors elected as APS fellows

11/29/2021 A&S Communications

… have been elected fellows of the American Physical Society (APS): Kyle Shen , Kin Fai Mak and Lawrence Gibbons . The APS Fellowship Program recognizes members who have made …

Music

ONEcomposer returns for second season

11/8/2021 A&S Communications

ONEComposer returns for a second season honoring Margaret Bonds.

Physics

Physics professor wins American Physical Society prize

11/8/2021 A&S Communications

… Prize for New Materials by the American Physical Society (APS). The McGroddy Prize recognizes outstanding work in the science and application of new materials, including the discovery of new …

Latina/o studies, English

Professor Ella Maria Diaz wins two book awards

10/27/2021 A&S Communications

Professor Ella Maria Diaz wins two gold medals at the International Latino Book Awards for her book "José Montoya."

German Studies

Patrizia McBride recognized with article prize

10/27/2021 A&S Communications

Professor Patrizia McBride won the 2021 Max Kade prize for best article in The German Quarterly.

Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Three A&S professors honored with national chemistry awards

10/5/2021 A&S Communications

Three faculty members in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences have been honored with national awards.

Book cover of "1774: The Long Year of Revolution"

History

History professor wins George Washington Prize

10/5/2021 A&S Communications

Mary Beth Norton has been awarded the George Washington Prize for her book, "1774: The Long Year of Revolution."