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History

Aurora Rojer: 'The best liberal arts education is the one that makes you question everything.'

Aurora RojerHistoryMaplewood, NJWhat is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

History & Government

Matthew Digirolamo: ' Cornell has left me with an enduring interest in exploring and learning about different countries and cultures.'

Matthew DigirolamoHistory & GovernmentBrookfield, CTWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Urban and Regional Studies, Economics & Music

Patrick Braga: 'I want to continue writing innovative modern opera and make meaningful changes to urban policy. '

Patrick BragaEconomics, Music, Urban and Regional StudiesSarasota, FLWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?I decided to declare a dual-degree with music between my sophomore and junior years, and I am so glad I did. The music major has opened so many doors for creative development and created an incredible number of opportunities.

Near Eastern Studies

Magdalene Murphy: 'The best way to succeed was to extend myself and try, even at the risk of failing.'

Magdalene MurphyNear Eastern StudiesBellingham, Washington/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Economics & Psychology

Sichun Liu: 'I took classes from 12 different departments during my freshman year.'

Sichun LiuEconomics & PsychologyBeijing, ChinaWhy did you choose Cornell?

Biological Sciences

Vilja Jarvi: 'Allow yourself to explore new areas of knowledge and new interests.'

Vilja JarviBiological SciencesTurku, Finland/*-->*//*-->*/What was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Alumni

Arts & Sciences alum wins Pulitzer for reporting

A&S Communications

Chivers' piece details the story of a Marine Corps veteran diagnosed with PTSD.

Curriculum

A&S holds student forum on new curriculum proposal

A&S Communications

Student feedback and questions will be passed on to faculty as they consider curriculum changes.

Performance

'Baltimore' confronts racial tensions on college campuses

Performing & Media Arts

A racist caricature drawn on a freshman dorm room door is the catalyst that precipitates intense discussions and confrontations about race in “Baltimore.” The play by Kirsten Greenidge, which runs April 28 to May 6 at Cornell’s Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, references the riots in Ferguson, the Black Lives Matter movement and the deaths of Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin,

Undergraduate Education

New Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education named

A&S Communications

Rachel Bean, professor of astronomy, will begin her new post July 1.