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Your March 2025 reads

by : Staff , Cornellians

This month’s featured titles include a debut novel and a nonfiction book about the comedy troupe Firesign Theater, both by A&S authors.
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Barrier-breaking astronomer graces a U.S. quarter

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Immortalized in a series honoring notable women, Vera Cooper Rubin, MS ’51, is the first Cornellian ever featured on a coin.
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O Canada! Former Big Red player runs popular hockey bar in NYC

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

A passion project for Denis Ladouceur ’02, who majored in economics in A&S, The Canuck is a haven for his countrymen—offering beer, poutine, and games on TV.
Arthur Mintz '71

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Meet the voice of Big Red men's ice hockey (and football!)

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

For decades, Arthur Mintz ’71, a math major on the Hill who also studied computer science, has served as the PA announcer for both teams—making him a Cornell sports icon in his own right.
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Your February 2025 reads

by : Staff , Cornellians

This month’s featured titles include books by A&S faculty and alumni: poetry, a kids’ book about Bali, and a short story collection.
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How Naval ROTC shaped my years on the Hill, and beyond

by : Don Stanton '72 , Cornellians

It wasn’t easy being in uniform during the Vietnam War era, but military service made Don Stanton '72 a better student—and a better man, he writes in a Chime In essay for Cornellians
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Gain knowledge from Big Red experts—without leaving home

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

The University’s online learning platform, eCornell, offers a dizzying variety of content; here’s a sampling, from AI to wines to real estate.
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CAU lets you go back to school (without those pesky prelims)

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

For more than half a century, Cornell’s Adult University has offered summer courses on the Hill — from cooking to cycling and beyond.
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These alums are so inventive, they're in the hall of fame!

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

Cornellians are a creative bunch—and like Ezra himself, many have used their know-how and initiative to make a difference.
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Your January 2025 reads

by : Staff , Cornellians

This month’s featured titles – most by A&S authors – include a work of nonfiction about honeybees, a kids’ picture book, and a novel set in rural Nova Scotia.
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A roundup of the Cornellians on the Hill – Capitol Hill

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Seven alumni are currently serving in Congress, including a newly elected senator from Michigan. Two are A&S alumni.
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The ‘marvelous, turbulent times’ when a literary magazine was born

by : Wayne Biddle , Cornellians

A fellow alum’s passing sparked vivid memories of launching the Cornell Review, a cutting-edge journal of ideas, in the late 1970s.
Black and white historic photo of Ezra Cornell, frowning and holding a pen.

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‘Good health, tempered courage, and sound common sense’

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Those are the gifts that fate gave Ezra Cornell, per one historian. Here’s a look at his life—from humble beginnings to great wealth.
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Marketing wisdom, from the alum who helped turn Domino’s around

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Each year, now-CEO Russell Weiner ’90 comes back to the Hill to speak about the secret sauce behind the pizza chain’s renaissance
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Your December 2024 reads

by : Staff , Cornellians

This month’s featured titles include a history Harlem by a government alum and a prof’s memoir about his education under Apartheid.
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Cookbooks by Cornellians: Ideas for tasteful (and tasty!) holiday gifts

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

From vegetarian classics to a deep dive into Spanish cured meats—plus tempting treats and more—there’s something for everyone, many by A&S authors.
Book cover: Thinking Otherwise

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Your November 2024 Reads

This month’s featured titles include an homage to a beloved government professor, edited by three alumni
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‘Cosmos,’ a pulitzer, and more: fascinating facts about Carl Sagan

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

The astronomer’s legacy can be found on Earth and far beyond—from a record-setting exhibit to an iconic portrait of our planet.
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New course sets sail on understanding physics–by boat

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Students venture out onto Cayuga Lake for hands-on learning about wind speed, velocity, buoyancy, and more
Jennifer Lory-Moran, in multi-colored stripped shirt and long blond hair, is smiling while standing next to the controls for the Cornell chimes up in McGraw Tower.

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Bells Are Ringing for This Veteran Chimesmaster

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

The Cornell Chimes' advisor for nearly a quarter-century, Jennifer Courtley Lory-Moran ’96, MAT ’97, recently marked a carillon milestone.
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Alum’s Firm Sells Garments Long Seen as an Oxymoron: Comfy Bras

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

At Harper Wilde, "30 Under 30" honoree Jenna Kerner Barnes ’11 offers underclothes for customers of many shapes and sizes.
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The A.D. White House: Andrew’s abode is a campus gem

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Commissioned by Cornell’s inaugural president, the villa later became an art museum—and has long hosted a humanities group.
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New Book by Alumni Explores Walter LaFeber’s Life and Work

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

A year after former students held a conference in NYC that paid tribute to a giant in the field of U.S. history, Cornell University Press has published a companion volume to the event.
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Your October 2024 reads

by : Staff , Cornellians

This month’s titles, featured in Cornellians, include "Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section" by A&S alum Rachel Somerstein ’04.
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Author alum wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

… a Cornell Tech prof also received one of the coveted fellowships. … Author alum wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’ …
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To promote peace, I borrowed a principle from martial arts

by : John Marks '65 , Cornellians

As John Marks '65, a government alum, outlines in his new book, coming at problems from a non-confrontational stance can be the best way to solve them.
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Indie drama depicts Cornellian couple's role in web history

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

Set in the 1980s, The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower chronicles two ’69 classmates in Silicon Valley
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Alum’s Nonprofit Promotes Indigenous Sisterhood

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

Michelle Schenandoah ’99 founded Rematriation to empower Indigenous people and raise global awareness about Indigenous knowledge as viable ways to address global challenges.
Cover of "The Witchstone" by Henry H. Neff, showing the silhouette of a demon with horns drinking a martini and smoking

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Your August 2024 Reads

by : Staff , Cornellians

The featured titles include Joe Fassler ’06's novel drawn from the Icarus myth and former dean Philip Lewis' book on the public humanities.
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A decaf soy latte, with a shot of entrepreneurship

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

Government alum's Saxbys coffee chain operates on a unique model: its employees—and managers—are all college students.
Book cover: The Rock of Arles

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Your July 2024 reads

by : Staff , Cornellians

This month’s feature titles include an ancient guide to romance and “the first book authored by a geological formation,” both by A&S faculty.
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In a new book, prof translates ancient advice for the lovelorn

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

How to Get Over a Breakup is Michael Fontaine’s latest entry in a series that mines modern wisdom from classical works
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New Book Chronicles Cornell’s International Impact

by : Corey Ryan Earle , Cornellians

In "Beyond Borders," more than four dozen authors – many from A&S – contribute to an overview of the university’s "global dimensions."
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American Sign Language has found a growing home on the Hill

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Now offered as a minor, the study of ASL at Cornell came about through years of student advocacy
Lorlei Boyd, long blond hair and in a Cornell jacket, smiling with Libe Slope trees behind her

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We Need Anthropologists Everywhere—Especially in AI

by : Lorlei Boyd ’23 , Cornellians

"I never imagined working in STEM with a humanities degree, but it actually prepared me for an amazing career."
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Through cycling tours, alum peddles her passion

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

For more than three decades, anthropology graduate Lauren Hefferon ’83 has run a company that offers upscale trips on two wheels.
Amanda Hernandez ’21

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Dancing with the (collegiate) stars

by : Melissa Newcomb , Cornellians

A&S alumna Amanda Hernandez ’21, now a busy med student, coaches her former team to ‘pom’ glory—from hundreds of miles away.
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Remembering the sacrifice of a Cornellian lost in war

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Campus event honored Marine Corps Maj. Richard Gannon ’95, who was just 31 when he died in Iraq two decades ago
Michelle Knudsen

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Bestselling children’s author weaves tales of wonder

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

The latest by Michelle Knudsen ’95, of Library Lion fame: the story of a sensitive spider who yearns to be a pet kitten
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Racing toward her second Olympics, Taylor Knibb ’20 preps for Paris

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

The Arts & Sciences alum (psychology) and Big Red four-sport standout is set to compete in the women’s triathlon for Team USA.
Anna Esaki-Smith

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What my winding career path taught me about college

by : Anna Esaki-Smith , Cornellians

Asian Studies alum Anna Esaki-Smith ’83, who struggled with what to do after graduation is author of 'Make College Your Superpower: It’s Not Where You Go, It’s What You Know'
Kate Manne

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A moral philosopher contemplates the evils of 'fatphobia'

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

After penning two acclaimed books on misogyny, Kate Manne turns her attention to a different—but related—form of oppression
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Poised for Oscar gold, Oppenheimer boasts a Big Red distinction

by : Corey Ryan Earle , Cornellians

Thanks in part to its physics-centric plot, the hit movie may depict more Cornellians than any other feature film in history.
Elbert Cox: a black and white portrait of a person wearing doctoral regalia

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Remembering the Cornellian who broke racial barriers in math

by : Alexandra Bond , Cornellians

After becoming the first Black person to earn a PhD in the field, Elbert Cox, PhD 1925, spent a lifetime inspiring others to follow.
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How much do you know about Africana Studies on the Hill?

by : Staff , Cornellians

During Black History Month, test your knowledge of Cornell’s ground-breaking program with 10 trivia questions!
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Founded by undergrads, service groups are still going strong

by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

Meet some alums whose good works—from youth outreach to food drives—are being continued by a new generation
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For 75+ years, students have made Watermargin a home

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

The pioneering co-op led the way in creating an interracial, interfaith house as a nondiscriminatory ideal.
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With 'Succession,' another Emmy for producer Scott Ferguson '82, BA '83

by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

The veteran Hollywood exec boasts a resume including Oscar winners, ratings toppers and critical favorites.
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Campus time capsules are blasts from the past

by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

From contemporary ephemera to a missive from Ezra himself, the historic containers are relics of an earlier Cornell.
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For two Cornellian pals, art meets life — now in book form

by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

An enduring friendship between alums — dating back to when they were mentor and student — has led both to cultivate their creativity.