This month’s featured titles include short stories, a fantasy book for tweens, and a scholarly look at Carmen adaptations – all by Arts & Sciences alumni and faculty.
A Nov. 13 event sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences will feature reflections on the political and social context and consequences of the Covid epidemic.
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Zimbabwean writer NoViolet Bulawayo, M.F.A. ’10, speaks at Cornell in 2012.
NoViolet Bulawayo, M.F.A. ’10, assistant professor in A&S, has won the Best of Caine Award as judges have chosen her short story, “Hitting Budapest,” as the best to have won the Caine Prize for African Writing in the award’s 25 years.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with violin soloist James Ehnes will perform a program entitled “Postcards from Paris” in the next Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series (DMCCS) production of the 2025-26 season.
The president of the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation will present Abruña with the award in a 4 p.m. ceremony in the Meshri Family Auditorium, Baker Laboratory Room 200 and also livestreamed.
Thaler won the Nobel Prize in 2017 for work done in the 1980s at Cornell. He is now the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago.
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Professor Michelle Smith, standing, works with students involved in an active learning project.
The team found a significant uptick in the number of articles published after 2013 that focused on core concepts and competencies suggested in a seminal report.
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From left, Zakk Dannemann, a microfabricator at MiTeGen, works on a project, while talking with Benjamin Apker, MiTeGen’s chief executive officer, and company founder and Cornell physics professor Robert Thorne.
Journalist and biographer Sam Tanenhaus will share his writing expertise with the Cornell community in a master class, “Op-Eds and Narrative Storytelling, on Oct. 8 in Lewis Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
Ibrahim Gemeah, Ph.D. ’23, is an alumnus of the Near Eastern studies doctoral program with a focus on the history of the modern Middle East. He is now an assistant professor of modern Middle East and North African history in the department of Middle Eastern languages and cultures at Indiana University.
“Political leaders – of all stripes – hate two things: unfettered speech and being mocked. With Jimmy Kimmel, the administration got a chance to squelch both."
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Students at work in a Cornell physics lab in early 2020.
Through The Introductory Physics Lab Institute, professor Natasha Holmes shares best practices in physics labs.
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The 2025 Postdoc Achievement Award recipients, left to right: Heather Kim, Jennifer Grauer, Adam Beard, Shawna Cook, Inbal Ravreby, Bryan MacNeill, Lucinda Li, Bailey Flynn, and Bec (Rebecca) Schmitt.
This fall, the Cornell community has the chance to hear from three Nobel Laureates in one semester, two of whom are alumni: Claudia Goldin ’67, Jack Szostak, Ph.D. ’77, and Richard Thaler.
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Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Nepal
The LIGO-VIRGO-KAGRA team has announced a black hole merger similar to its first detection; a decade’s worth of technological advances allow unprecedented tests of General Relativity to be performed.
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Martin Hatch in 2015
A four-day event featuring films, panels, workshops, the unveiling of a mural and other activities will celebrate the 70th anniversary of her degree, life and work. “Toni Morrison: Literature and Public Life” will take place Sept. 18-21.
Photography, drawing, maps, calligraphy, installations and audio recordings depict a trip by three scholar-artists in honor of Odysseus’ epic voyage, but in North America.
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The University acquired a collection of mollusk fossils in the 1800s.
This month’s featured titles include the latest from a top mystery writer, a Marvel omnibus, and a look at challenges to democracy – many by A&S faculty and alumni.
Song Lin and collaborators use electrochemistry to selectively synthesize chiral compounds – important in pharmaceuticals.
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Margaret Rossiter, the Marie Underhill Noll Emerita Professor of the History of Science in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Margaret Rossiter, the Marie Underhill Noll Emerita Professor of the History of Science in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and known worldwide for her studies of the history of women in science, died Aug. 3. She was 81.
Cornell chemistry researchers have designed a light-powered, reusable catalyst that’s pre-charged by electricity and capable of driving challenging reactions, with applications including drug development and environmental clean-up.
Professor Samantha Sheppard: “Warner’s legacy is both rooted in his foundational and very funny role within a groundbreaking moment in television history and his commitment to moving beyond the character and show that turned him into a beloved household name."
This month’s featured titles include a look at the world’s first advice column, self-help for parents, and a scholarly book on Venezuela.
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Semiconductors are at the core of the economy and national security. Their importance makes them a target. Sarah Kreps, director of the Tech Policy Institute in the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, discusses how Cornell is helping to keep the semiconductor supply chain safe.
A look at some projects imperiled by federal funding cuts — and how you can support your alma mater through "Cornell Matters."
A party in the Temple of Zeus for retiring Zeus manager, Lydia Dutton. Left to right: A.R. Ammons, Cecil Giscombe, Dutton, David Burak, Phyllis Janowitz, James McConkey and Tony Caputi.
Professor of government Uriel Abulof: “In the aftermath of recent regional escalations, there’s a growing risk of repeating a familiar—and dangerous—pattern: ceasefire, self-congratulation, and strategic blindness
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Enslavers posted as many as a quarter-million newspaper ads and flyers before 1865 to locate runaway slaves. Ed Baptist is leading the public crowdsourcing project, Freedom on the Move, that has digitized tens of thousands of these advertisements in an open-source site accessible to the public.
The season will include explorations of timeless classics, as well as concerts highlighting new frontiers in music.
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PCST Network President Sook-kyoung Cho presents Bruce Lewenstein with the 2025 Award for the Advancement of Science Communication as a Professional Field (PCST Award).
The inaugural Award for the Advancement of Science Communication as a Professional Field from the International Network on Public Communication of Science & Technology recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of science communication as a field.
A $2 million gift from the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts will rename the Cornell Concert Series and allow it to continue its efforts to bring world-class musicians to campus.
… person on my team was someone who really wanted to make the best version of the game,” he said. “Everyone loved these … the reasons that we just ended up with, I think, one of the best games.” His team plans to polish the game and release …
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Associate Professor Roger Moseley, left, is taking over as the new director of the Milstein Program, a job that Associate Professor Austin Bunn, right, has held for the past three years.
The technique enables them to watch chemistry in action and collect real-time movies showing what happens to energy materials during temperature changes.
… how it works.” In this study, which was published April 23 in Scientific Reports with Cleland as co-corresponding …
'When my friends and I put on a show, it is everything to us.'
"I have learned the most about myself in these settings, when, in the midst of all of the big and significant business of the world at large, we are all fully invested in creating something with our imaginations, together."
The highly competitive Berlin Prize is awarded annually to U.S.-based scholars, writers, composers and artists who represent the highest standards of excellence in their fields.
… I was missing the familiarity of home more than ever. My best friend and I then decided some fresh air and a walk … and safe around. Find those people who bring out the best in you, those who will celebrate you in your …
… seemed like a headache, but it quickly became one of the best “social experiments” I’ve been a part of. I made three … I’ve been most consistently involved with) is a club called Best Buddies. Cornell’s chapter is part of a larger …
'My majors allowed me to see the deep interconnections between language, culture, science and societal structures'
"I’ve explored topics ranging from healthcare disparities to the socio-political implications of biotechnology. This interdisciplinary lens has helped me understand how scientific advancements affect — and are affected by — cultural and societal values. Together, these majors have given me a well-balanced and holistic education."
"Not knowing something, being unsure and trying to find the answer is the best way to grow and learn. The process of seeking out the answer is just as important as the answer itself."
… deeply resonated with me. During my time here, I’ve done my best to embody it, pursuing a broad range of fields from … the beginnings and the endings. In the fall, it is the best way to center ourselves and prepare for the hard work … Honors Thesis! Joining the Dongre Lab was hands down the best decision I made at Cornell. It confirmed my passion for …
… musicians. If I could be so bold, I'd say we're one of the best college swing bands out there. What have you … clay smoking pipes and offered a collection of pipes from a site excavated by Cornell archaeologists to study. Since … have been included in government reports to the Historic Sites Bureau of the New York State Park Office of Parks, …
… of interdisciplinary perspectives, recognizing that the best solutions often arise when insights from various fields … through the ruins of ancient cities and archaeological sites brought the ancient world to life in ways that no …
Andrea Zarazúa is majoring in Spanish and biology & society.
'Cornell was the perfect place to keep asking “why” over and over again'
"I’ve learned that you must listen with utmost care to individuals you disagree with, and that understanding them is a privilege not a chore. I’ve learned that relying on my peers is not a fault, but a strength."
… when taking the classical limit is like finding your best friend in a crowd. And deciding that you’re ready to … a painting studio and a sewing shop as well as some of the best people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Living at … anothers' skills and inspiration. For example, I’m not the best painter, but I’ve trained in ballet since before I can …
S. Gottfried: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, Philosophy & English
… Outside of academic pressure or scripts, improv is the best way to blow off steam in a fun, creative way. I met some of my best friends through improv, and I also loved getting to … local Lansing community. Through this process, I conducted site visits to better understand how salt mining deeply …
… the doubling of the budget of the student union, doing my best as a residential advisor, TA and tutor for economics …
'I feel equipped to handle whatever uncertainties lie ahead'
"Cornell provides opportunities for experiences that you truly may never get again, and the best thing to do is take advantage of them as frequently as possible. And when a moment feels too big, don’t hesitate to ask for help (or at least watch the sunset on the slope). It’ll all work out – trust in your abilities!"
Princeton history professor Michael Gordin will give the inaugural lecture celebrating the life and work of Henry Guerlac ’32, M.S. ’33, an influential historian of science and Cornell faculty member for three decades.
… After all, people often claim that these will be “the best four years of your life.” While it’s important to focus on your academics and give your best effort in your classes, what you do outside the …
The first major component of the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) has arrived at its final home: the Cerro Chajnantor mountaintop, more than 18,000 feet above sea level.
… The Family Copoli ” was staged at the Schwartz Center in 2023 and the cast and crew say they are thrilled to be … on four Cornell alumni as co-producers: Raahi Menon ’23; Daniela Rodriguez-Chavez ’23; Kenny Aune ’24; and Jake Duffles ’24. In addition, Caro …
… Fall 2024. Lovell and two PMA alumni – Amanda Vialva ’23 and Rohan Misra ‘23 – will also participate in Black's workshop. Black’s …
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Danielle Vander Horst, M.A. '19, with a collection of face pots during a 2018 research trip at the Colchester and Essex Museum, Colchester, United Kingdom
This semester, visiting A.D. White Professors-at-Large will explore themes of democracy, reparatory justice and Latin American narratives during public talks.
