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Savely Senderovich
Provided Savely Senderovich
In memoriam

Savely Senderovich, scholar of Russian literature, dies at 89

Cornell Chronicle

A mainstay of the Department of Russian Literature from 1977 until his retirement after the department closed in 2010, Senderovich oversaw the establishment of a comprehensive graduate program in Russian literature, expanding Cornell’s graduate offerings in the field.

A huge ring with electronic wiring going into the center, along with a ladder-like stairs.
Provided The muon g-2 ring sits in its detector hall amidst electronics racks, the muon beamline and other equipment at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
Physics

One tiny particle could complicate predictions of physics theorists

Cornell Chronicle

The international, interdisciplinary team measured the magnetic anomaly of the muon – a tiny, elusive particle that could have very big implications for understanding the subatomic world.

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Provided Colette Rose Jarrell
Student research experiences

From posters to precedent, humanities scholars showcase their research

A&S Communications

Projects spanned topics from Confederate cemeteries to Korean textiles.

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Reunion 2025

US Rep. Beth Van Duyne ’95, Brooks School dean to discuss policy at Reunion

Cornell Chronicle

The discussion will explore the intersection of public policy, politics and civic engagement.

people on a stage taking a bow
Casey Martin YAMATO The Drummers of Japan played Feb. 2 in Bailey Hall as part of this year's Concert Series.
Alumni support

Gift creates new Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series at Cornell

A&S Communications

A $2 million gift from the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts will rename the Cornell Concert Series and allow it to continue its efforts to bring world-class musicians to campus.

Beth Ryan with big glasses, a smile and a lab coat standing in front of a white board with equations and a lab frame with hoses and things hanging on it
Provided Beth Ryan
Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Graduate Student Invited to Prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Cornell Chronicle

The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings bring together Nobel Prize recipients and approx. 600 exceptional young scientists from around the world for a week of “interdisciplinary exchange” aimed at fostering scientific collaboration across generations and national boundaries.

Dan Moren, mostly bald with a beard and a smile, standing at the Jeopardy podium with the word "Dan" on it
Provided Dan Moren '02 on the “Jeopardy!” podium.
Literatures in English

I’ve Always Been a Generalist—and on ‘Jeopardy!,’ It Paid Off

Cornellians

Dan Moren ’02 explains why becoming a two-time champion on the legendary quiz show felt like ‘a vindication of a life full of eclectic interests.’

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Tony Rinaldo/Harvard Norton
Faculty honors

Norton honored with top alumni award from Harvard

A&S Communications

The Centennial Medal recognizes alumni who have made fundamental and lasting contributions to knowledge, their disciplines, their colleagues and society

Dollar bills, some of them folded and crumpled, resting on a white surface
Emilio Takas/Unsplash What it would take to dethrone the dollar? Ryan Chahrour researches this and related questions
Economics

‘Expectations matter’: Cornell expert on today’s economic turmoil

A&S Communications

Ryan Chahrour studies how people’s beliefs drive economic events and what makes the U.S. dollar special – and dominant – in world trade.

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Alumni excellence

Med student Grace Staes ’22 feels prepared for the work

A&S Communications

Staes said her major in anthropology has proven to be an asset in medical school.

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Alexandra Bayer/Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff congratulates a doctoral candidate at the 2025 Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony on May 23 at Barton Hall.
Graduate student honors

Ph.D. graduates overcame obstacles to find success

Cornell Chronicle

Cornell’s newest Ph.D.s found success even through the unexpected events of the last few years, President Michael I. Kotlikoff reminded nearly 400 doctoral graduates at the 2025 Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony on May 23 at Barton Hall.

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Provided Cornell Bowers students play the games they brought to life at the 2025 GDIAC showcase.
Computer science

Students got game at annual video game showcase

Cornell Bowers CIS

The showcase was the final exam for students in Cornell’s game design courses

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Ruben Portugues

Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor
Neurobiology and Behavior

A lacross player in white and red uniform holds a trophy aloft; he's surrounded by celebrating teammates
Provided The Cornell men’s lacrosse team celebrates after defeating Maryland in the NCAA Championship Game May 26 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Athletics

Cornell lacrosse wins national championship, first in 48 years

Cornell Chronicle

The Big Red defeated Maryland 13-10 in the NCAA title game held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Devin Flores/Cornell University Marine 2nd Lt. Connor Eaton is pinned at the Cornell University ROTC Tri-Service Commissioning Ceremony, held May 23 in Statler Auditorium.
Student life

Cornell graduates aim to ‘lead from the front’ as military officers

Cornell Chronicle

During a May 23 ceremony in Statler Auditorium, more than 25 members of Cornell’s Reserve Officers' Training Corps Tri-Service Brigade were commissioned as second lieutenants or ensigns in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force.