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Josué Sánchez: 'I conducted my own research project in the Dominican Republic'

Josué Sánchez​ Economics Union City, NJ Why did you choose Cornell? It is gorge(ou)s! As a first-generation student, having a traditional on-campus undergraduate experience was one of my top priorities. The tree-covered, picturesque Arts Quad further complemented by the Greek-inspired pillars supporting Goldwin Smith Hall felt like a movie scene – one I wanted a role in! Of course... the academics also drew me in.

Josh Nathanson: 'I've learned to structure arguments logically, to anticipate counterarguments and to communicate clearly'

Josh Nathanson​ Government & Philosophy Needham, Ma What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education? Perhaps most importantly, I've learned to structure arguments logically, to anticipate counterarguments and to communicate clearly. I've become much more comfortable thinking and writing about policy, world politics, philosophy and history.

Field Guide to a Marvelous Education

30 years after 'pale blue dot' photo of Earth, the coronavirus reminds us of our fragility

In this great big universe we call home, we are dependent on each other to get through this crisis, writes Ray Jayawardhana, Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of astronomy, in an op-ed article in USA Today.

Dalton Price: 'Some of the deepest, most personal conversations I have had with friends were at 4 a.m.'

Dalton Price Anthropology Port Orange, Fl What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Christine Abiyou: 'We must always consider our impact on humanity as a whole'

Christine Abiyou Government Los Angeles, Ca Why did you choose Cornell?

Joseph Outa: 'I can teach myself anything I would ever want to know'

Joseph Outa​ Biology & Society Nairobi, Kenya What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Jesus Perez: 'My family's sacrifices motivated every one of my academic and personal accomplishments'

Jesus Perez Economics & History Nacogdoches, TX What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Jack Cook: 'The most important part of learning is being confused and asking questions'

Jack Cook Mathematics & College Scholar Denville, NJ What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education? The confidence to ask questions. The most important part of learning is being confused and asking questions. Sometimes what seems to be a trivial question turns into an entire discussion topic or even a senior thesis.  What was your favorite class and why?

Isaiah Murray: 'I have approached writing as an act of declaration'

Isaiah Murray Information Science & Urban and Regional Studies San Antonio, TX What is your main extracurricular activity and why is it important to you?

Gavin Wong: 'Now I can stand on my own two feet and am confident in my ability to navigate the world'

Gavin Wong Psychology, Biology & Society San Rafael, CA Why did you choose Cornell?

Emma Clark: 'I didn't want to have to choose between science and humanities'

Emma Clark Computer science & Spanish Spring Lake, NJ Why did you choose Cornell?

Access Fund eased pandemic’s burden on students

Raven Schwam-Curtis ’20 had seen the coronavirus coming: She visited China and South Korea on a research trip over winter break, when the first cases were being reported there. But she was still confronted with financial and emotional disruption when the pandemic forced Cornell to abruptly suspend classes in mid-March and switch to remote learning April 6, following spring break.

Professor Emeritus David Bathrick dies in Germany at 84

Beloved emeritus professor and scholar David Bathrick, who taught theater arts, German studies and Jewish studies at Cornell for 20 years, died April 30 at his home in Bremen, Germany. He was 84. Bathrick taught and inspired countless students and colleagues over a colorful and successful career in his chosen fields.

Panel: Coordination is key to a world beyond COVID-19

Cornell thought leaders discussed the balance between public health and economic health, and the role government plays in finding a path forward during this worldwide crisis.