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Bestselling children’s author weaves tales of wonder

4/12/2024 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

4/3/2024 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.

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What my winding career path taught me about college

4/1/2024 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'

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A moral philosopher contemplates the evils of 'fatphobia'

3/12/2024 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

3/1/2024 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.

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Remembering the Cornellian who broke racial barriers in math

3/1/2024 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?

2/16/2024 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

2/9/2024 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

1/19/2024 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

1/18/2024 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

1/18/2024 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

12/22/2023 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.

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Big Red books, perfect for gifting

12/8/2023 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Need a present for the Cornellian on your list? Here are titles on University history, traditions, songs, famous alums—even recipes!

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Giving voice to the often voiceless, alum wins a ‘Genius Grant’

12/6/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Fiction writer Manuel Muñoz, MFA ’98, draws inspiration from his upbringing in a Mexican-American farming family

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Alum’s book gleans inspiration from Black American trailblazers

11/10/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

From Oprah and the Obamas to lesser-known heroes, Joseph Holland ’78, MA ’79 finds words to live by.

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Cornell Cinema still lights up the silver screen

11/7/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

After more than a half-century in the Straight, the Hill’s iconic movie venue remains a film fan’s delight.

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Brains! Collection is a (slightly spooky) artifact of an earlier era

10/31/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Now overseen by the psychology department, the vintage cerebra draw many a visitor to the second floor of Uris Hall.

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New memoir spotlights pioneering female surgeon's WWI service

10/3/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

The book curates the diaries and letters of ‘double Red’ alum and Cornell trustee Mary Crawford 1904, MD 1907.

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Meet the alum behind some of music's biggest rights deals

9/27/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

Steve Salm ’93 is a founding partner at the firm that owns the catalogs of Genesis, KISS, Imagine Dragons, and much more.

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Meet some of the (many!) Cornellians who’ve won the Nobel

9/26/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

From Hans Bethe to Toni Morrison, we offer a sampling of alums and profs who’ve earned one of the world’s highest accolades.

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Cheryl Engelhardt ’02 Is a rising star in new age music

9/25/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

Her latest album snagged a Grammy nomination — and she once scored a Cheerios commercial starring Grumpy Cat

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Award-winning author mines humor from academic absurdity

8/22/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

Julie Schumacher, MFA ’86, closes out her satirical series with "The English Experience," in which a study-abroad trip goes off the rails.

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Project chronicles experiences of alums of Asian descent

8/11/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

In an ongoing effort, Cornellians are being asked to recall their student days for an oral history.

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Campus center holds the ‘keys’ to musical history

8/2/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

From fortepianos to pipe organs, the Hill boasts one of the world’s leading collections of performance-ready vintage instruments.

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Novels set at ‘Cornell’ bring you home to the Hill

7/7/2023 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

The University has served as a backdrop for literary fiction, mysteries, tales inspired by real-life events, and more.

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From the Sun to CNN: Journalist and Commentator S.E. Cupp ’00

6/5/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

‘I came up through academic, intellectual conservatism,’ says the popular pundit, who’s unafraid to challenge her own party.

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Alum launches first Smithsonian museum dedicated to women

5/30/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

Lisa Sasaki ’97 is helping to shepherd the high-profile new Washington, D.C., institution into existence

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Rocket science can be a roadmap for life, says this astrophysics alum

5/19/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

Former law professor (and proud polymath) Ozan Varol ’03 inspires audiences with lessons rooted in space exploration.

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From corks to Corey to the cosmos: The Hill’s most ‘legendary’ courses

5/9/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Cornellians offers a (not-at-all-comprehensive) roundup of quintessentially Cornellian classes—and invites you to weigh in!

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Alum aimed for zero waste—and wrote a book about it

5/8/2023 by : Heather Lindsey , Cornellians

Eve Ogden Schaub ’92, BA ’93, BFA ’93, caps off her trilogy of memoirs with "Year of No Garbage."

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Popular course offers life lessons from faculty dream team

4/25/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Drawing on research in psychology and economics, the profs offer practical tools for relationships, finances, and more.

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The notable lives behind (seven more) big red buildings

4/25/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

In part two of our continuing series, we meet a celebrated scientific couple, a distinguished Chinese scholar, and much more.

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For Newman Lab’s 75th Birthday, Some Fascinating Facts

3/28/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

You don’t have to be a nuclear physicist to appreciate these tidbits about the Hill’s first facility devoted to accelerator physics

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Meet two young alums doing hands-on relief work in Ukraine

3/20/2023 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

The best friends recently marked one year since they left their East Coast lives for a humanitarian aid mission to Eastern Europe.

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‘March Madness’ Contest Will Crown the Top Fictional Alum

3/3/2023 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Cornell history maven Corey Earle ’07 is running a Twitter poll with 64 contenders—and you can vote.

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In a Posthumous Memoir, Famed Prof Recalls a Turbulent Childhood

2/7/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

Long before Isaac Kramnick joined the Cornell faculty, he was a foster child from a family grappling with poverty and mental illness.

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On a Half-Century of Navigating a ‘Maze Lined with Flypaper’

2/1/2023 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

First elected at just 23, retired Assemblyman Richard Gottfried ’68 holds the record for longest-serving New York State legislator.

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CU in Congress: Alumni in the House

1/23/2023 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

The seven Cornellians serving as representatives in D.C. include military veterans, businesspeople, and even a former MMA fighter — and two A&S graduates.

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TikTok Star’s Eclectic Offerings Entertain—and Educate—Millions

1/19/2023 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Exploring topics from marine mammals to moisturizers, leading influencer J.C. Dombrowski ’23 loves to share science.

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Acclaimed Horror Writer Forges Bright Paths Through Dark Worlds

12/23/2022 by : Lindsay Lennon , Cornellians

Novelist Victor LaValle ’94, BA ’95, has recently expanded his eerie narrative voice into Marvel Comics—and Apple TV.

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‘LaFeber Posse’ Gears up to Honor Legendary Professor

12/22/2022 by : Joe Wilensky , Cornellians

A posthumous festschrift and 2023 conference in New York City will celebrate the eminent historian’s impact—on former students and worldwide.

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At a Personal Crossroads, a Visit to Ithaca Focused My Mind

12/22/2022 by : Ariel Cooper '15 , Cornellians

Alumna perspective: "As a student, I never spent much time downtown—but in my 20s, vacationing in the Finger Lakes proved unexpectedly meaningful."

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Big Red volleyball standout advocates for women in sports

9/30/2022 by : Linda Copman , Cornellians

Psychology major Sydney Moore ’24 was honored at the ESPY ceremony for her efforts to empower fellow athletes.

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Big Red (and white): 2022 alumni wine collection launches

9/29/2022 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Now an annual tradition, the program showcases offerings by Cornellian-owned wineries.

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Book explores the centuries-old influence of ‘Protestant Brooklyn’

9/23/2022 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

Professors Glenn Altschuler, PhD ’76, and Stuart Blumin take a deep dive into the borough once known as the "city of churches."

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Between Two Slices of Bread, an Enduring Big Red Bond

8/26/2022 by : Linda Copman , Cornellians

Two ’06 classmates enjoyed a simple-but-tasty sandwich for decades—then the Washington Post shared it with the world

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Quelle Surprise! The Hidden Benefits of My French Lit Major

8/19/2022 by : Melissa Hart Moss ’93, JD ’97 , Cornellians

Being immersed in another language and culture made Melissa Hart Moss ’93, JD ’97 a better lawyer—and a more broad-minded person

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In a Brutally Honest Memoir, Alum Recalls Addiction and Imprisonment

7/19/2022 by : Linda Copman , Cornellians

Having returned to complete her degree in literatures in English, reporter Keri Blakinger ’11, BA ’14, now covers the prison system for the Marshall Project.

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Get a Clue: Anna Shechtman Is a Star in the World of Crosswords

7/15/2022 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

The Klarman Fellow (and future prof) is a regular contributor to the New Yorker—and she created a puzzle just for Cornellians!

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Chris Pavone ’89 Pens Globe-Trotting Tales Packed with Twists and Turns

6/8/2022 by : Beth Saulnier , Cornellians

The bestselling author’s latest thriller follows a heroine with a secret past—and a kidnapped husband.