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Alumna founds Light in the Attic for Mississippi's kids

Nine-year-old Valencyah walks down the hallways of Hazlehurst Pre-K-8 School in Mississippi toting a Ziploc bag filled to the seam with six books. She has three more in her backpack, all checked out from her classroom library. Valencyah is a straight-A student of Kathryn Ling '11 and hopes one day to become a doctor.

History

Alum's filming captures splendid visual record of underwater life

David O. Brown '83 has filmed orca whales feeding on sharks and underwater lava flows. He traveled to Alaska just a few days after the wreck of the Exxon Valdez to document its impact on wildlife and worked for the Cousteau Society, visiting the most remote and animal-rich places on the planet.

Ithaca, NY: Popular Spots and Local Staples

 by Malika Sharapova '16

Government

From a career in law to a career in journalism: Alumna Nina Terrero shares her story

Ezra Update

Terrero advises students not to worry too much about their career paths, but instead take the time to appreciate their fellow Cornellians.

Performing and Media Arts

Cathy Choi '93 used her major in theater as training for running a business

Ezra Update

Cathy Choi '93 entered Cornell with numbers on her mind. But an English class cross-listed with theater turned Choi away from her planned math major. "I had never read a play before in my life, but I got bitten by the bug and really fell in love," says Choi. "I ended up as a theater major."

Putting "Studies" First: Student Jobs at Cornell

 by Anna Ravenelle '17

CUEMS: Learning for Life

 by Ari Bernstein '15

Pride through Music: Cornell University Chorus

by Sarah Marie Bruno '16

The College welcomes new faculty

These 16 new A&S faculty members will contribute to the nexus of big ideas, foundational methods, and colliding and intertwining disciplines found at the center of Cornell.

What to Do When You Are Abroad

… telling college students why it is such a great idea to study abroad, but far less advice on what to do after your plane …

Keeping in Touch with Friends

by Jillian Holch '16"Did you get my message? 'Cause I looked in vain." "Can we see each other Tuesday if it doesn't rain?" "Look, I'll call you in the morning or my service will explain."–        “Another Hundred People” from Company by Stephen Sondheim

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Alumni

Ruth Bader Ginsburg reminisces about her time on the Hill

Cornell Chronicle

During an inspiring, humorous and highly candid talk to more than 420 people Sept. 18, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shared how Cornell shaped her journey to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Greek Life-Chem Style

The professional fraternities on campus are one of Cornell's best kept secrets. Well, they aren't necessarily "secret" but many people don't immediately think of the professional fraternities on campus as being a main part of "Greek" life. However, having recently been initiated as a part of Alpha Chi Sigma, informally known as the Chemistry fraternity on campus, I thought I'd highlight a few aspects of these rare gems.

The Big Screeeeam

I'll be honest with you: I think of myself as a true Cornellian. "Big Red Blood flows through my veins" (well, technically my arteries). Basically, I love almost everything about this place.Finals are an exception.

A&S Student Ambassador

'There’s just something magical about Cornell'

Arts & Sciences ambassadors share their stories of Cornell in the Ambassadors blog.