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American Studies

Sally Saban: 'There will always be another student, another text, another professor, another theory to greet upon this campus.'

Sally SabanAmerican StudiesBrooklyn, NY/*-->*//*-->*/Why did you choose Cornell?

Psychology & Information Science

Samantha Reig: 'Don't write off goals as unreasonable because they’re not in line with your self-expectations.'

Samantha ReigPsychology & Information ScienceMount Kisco, NYWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Africana Studies

Ujuonu Nwizu: ' Be willing and able to forgive yourself when necessary.'

Ujuonu NwizuAfricana StudiesManhattan, NY/*-->*//*-->*/What accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?

Government, Sociology & Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Jocelyn Vega: 'My cultural identity gave me the strength to overcome several challenges as a first-generation college student.'

Jocelyn VegaGovernment, Sociology, & Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality StudiesChicago, IL/*-->*//*-->*/Why did you choose Cornell?

Chemistry

Shivansh Chawla: 'I learned to be a more independent thinker.'

Shivansh ChawlaChemistryAndover, MA/*-->*//*-->*/What, if any, research projects did you participate in at Cornell?

Biological Sciences

Daniel Veronese-Paniagua: 'Explore all opportunities given to you."

Daniel Veronese-PaniaguaBiological SciencesBayonne, NJ/*-->*//*-->*/What accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?

Student support

Multiple resources help ease students' spring stress

A&S Communications

Students have new wellness initiatives, tools and lots of support to help them manage end-of-year pressure.

Humanities & Arts

Prof. Madrid wins humanities book award

Alejandro L. Madrid, associate professor of music, has won the 2016 Humanities Book Award from the Mexico Section of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) for his most recent book, In Search of Julián Carrillo and Sonido 13 (Oxford University Press, 2015). The prize is awarded annually to an outstanding and original contribution to the study of Mexico in book-length academic monographs and works published during the previous year.

Arts and Sciences Advising Deans: A "Ray" of Sunshine

It's finally spring here in Ithaca and that means that admitted students are coming from far and wide to visit Cornell's campus for Cornell Days! Some of the most popular events during Cornell Days are the info sessions, which are hosted by Advising Deans and Ambassadors for the College of Arts & Sciences.

History

Mary Beth Norton nominated for president of American Historical Association

Arts & Sciences Communications

Historian Mary Beth Norton has been nominated for president-elect of the American Historical Association, the principal umbrella organization for the profession. If elected, she would serve as president beginning in January 2018, for one year. The results of the on-line election are expected in July.

Sociology

Having a medical emergency? Don’t count on strangers

Cornell Chronicle

So long, good Samaritans.In the first study of its kind, Cornell sociologists have found that people who have a medical emergency in a public place can’t necessarily rely on the kindness of strangers. Only 2.5 percent of people, or 1 in 39, got help from strangers before emergency medical personnel arrived, in research published April 14 in the American Journal of Public Health.

Student Life

Students tackle global challenges at Clinton conference

Cornell Chronicle

 It takes more than just hard work to turn an idea for advancing social justice into a successful reality. It also takes inspiration, a strong network and a lot of support, encouragement and advice.

American Studies

'Blacks and Jews in America' explores complex relationship

A&S Communications

There are many words and phrases used to describe the relationship between blacks and Jews in America in the 20th century: golden age, strained, coalition, collaborative, adversarial, contentious, allies.

Barbed wire outside of prison
Crime, Prisons, Education & Justice

Students explore criminal justice through new minor

A&S Communications

The new interdisciplinary Crime, Prisons, Education and Justice minor also requires students to spend time as teaching assistants in a local prison.

French & English

Therese Banks: 'Know when and how to ask for help.'

/*-->*//*-->*/Therese BanksFrench Studies & EngishIthaca, NYWhy did you choose Cornell?