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Global scholars

New research initiative tackles pressing global development issues

5/16/2024 Cornell Chronicle

CIDER unites 24 faculty across campus and the world, along with students, staff, researchers and external partners, to create and share knowledge.

Two people converse over a table, with a computer screen at one end — Heather Ainsworth/Provided Obi Chijioke's project, "Who Deserves to Be American?" examined undergraduate students with multinational identities.

Global Cornell

Global Scholars amplify free expression

5/16/2024 Cornell Chronicle

A&S student Obioha Chijioke ’24 is among the first-ever group of Undergraduate Global Scholars at the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies.

National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center selects two A&S professors as 2024-25 Fellows

5/16/2024 A&S Communications

Kim Haines-Eitzen, the Paul and Berthe Hendrix Memorial Professor of Near Eastern studies, and Mostafa Minawi, associate professor of history and director of Critical Ottoman and Post-Ottoman Studies, will pursue research projects in residence in Durham, North Carolina.

Lorlei Boyd, long blond hair and in a Cornell jacket, smiling with Libe Slope trees behind her — Provided Lorlei Boyd ’23

Science & Technology Studies

We Need Anthropologists Everywhere—Especially in AI

5/16/2024 Cornellians

"I never imagined working in STEM with a humanities degree, but it actually prepared me for an amazing career."

pink blossoms on branches in the foreground; McGraw Tower in the background with a clear blue sky

Excellence in teaching and advising

Outstanding A&S teachers, advisors honored with 2024 awards

5/16/2024 A&S Communications

Among the faculty members being recognized this year for exceptional teaching and mentorship are Liliana Colanzi, Durba Ghosh, and Nick Admussen.

Society for the Humanities

Ghosh to lead Cornell’s Society for the Humanities

5/15/2024 A&S Communications

Recently the faculty director of the Humanities Scholars Program, Ghosh brings to the Society scholarly background in the history of British colonialism on the Indian subcontinent; academic focuses on gender and sexuality and South Asia; and broad experience with interdisciplinary collaborations.

Axaraly Ortiz: History

'I have felt a sense of belonging'

5/17/2024 A&S Communications

Axaraly Ortiz is a history major.

Wynne Williams-Ceci: Psychology and College Scholar

'I am grateful that my A&S education has taught me to be a contributing member of society with an open mind and room for learning new things.'

5/17/2024 A&S Communications

Wynne Williams-Ceci is a psychology and College Scholar major.

Two people, fencing — Noël Heaney/Cornell University Riley Xian '25 (right), Men's Fencing Club co-captain, led the épéeists to gold at the U.S. Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs championships on April 13-14.

Student life

Diversity, empathy fuel national win for Men’s Fencing Club

5/14/2024 Cornell Chronicle

After rebuilding post-pandemic and with diversity as its strength, the Men’s Fencing Club clinched a surprise win at the 2024 U.S. Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs championships.

Zixin Xu: Computer Science & Psychology

'I dream of investigating virtual reality and making an impact on the world'

5/17/2024 A&S Communications

Zixin Xu is a Computer Science & Psychology major.

Zhenghui Zhang: Mathematics

'Applicable Algebra reshaped my understanding of math'

5/17/2024 A&S Communications

Zhenghui Zhang is a Mathematics major.

'A small seed of curiosity can grow and mature into a full-fledged thesis project'

"I learned how to critically examine the things I see and learn, rather than take them at face value and accept the status quo. I came into college accustomed to the type of learning that consisted of knowing facts and successfully regurgitating them on a test or essay."

Valerie Hu: Biology & Society