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The Hilltop’s Hidden Spaces
There are always treasures to be discovered on a historic campus. Here we reveal 10 spaces that most people rarely see, but that serve important functions. Read More About The Hilltop’s Hidden Spaces
Condon, Plaut retire
The art and biology departments are losing two longtime faculty members. We asked them about their Cornell experience and what’s next. Read More About Condon, Plaut retire
Lohnes ’77 supports ‘campus changing’ athletic, wellness project
For years, Dr. John Lohnes ’77 has thanked Cornell by giving back. Now the former pre-med student and swim team member is thanking the college in a big way. Read More About Lohnes ’77 supports ‘campus changing’ athletic, wellness project
5 professors you should know
Meet five Cornell College faculty at the midpoint of their careers, each with deep commitments to their students and their scholarship. Several followed a straight path to graduate school and found Cornell. Others left unrelated careers to pursue their passion. Two are alumni who returned to teach on the block plan. Read More About 5 professors you should know
The wildlife conservationist: Associate Professor of Biology Tammy Mildenstein
Tammy Mildenstein started her career in electrical engineering but soon realized her interests were in another STEM field: wildlife conservation. Read More About The wildlife conservationist: Associate Professor of Biology Tammy Mildenstein
AAAS Honors Cornell College’s Marty Condon as Lifetime AAAS Fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has elected Cornell College Professor of Biology Marty Condon to the newest class of AAAS Fellows, among the most distinct honors within the scientific community. Read More About AAAS Honors Cornell College’s Marty Condon as Lifetime AAAS Fellow
Cornell offers new ecology and evolutionary biology major
Cornell College students who enjoy field research and enjoy understanding the biology of endangered species can select the new ecology and evolutionary biology major. Read More About Cornell offers new ecology and evolutionary biology major
Cornell awarded grant for new atomic force microscope
Cornell College science students will soon get to work with a new atomic force microscope (AFM) thanks to a $195,695 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. Read More About Cornell awarded grant for new atomic force microscope
One Course: All of biology in food and sex
Professor of Biology Marty Condon teaches an introductory course that covers what she considers to be the majority of biology: food, sex, and evolution. Read More About One Course: All of biology in food and sex
Senior studies insects’ impacts on monarch population
Senior Justyna Kruczalak's summer research seeks to understand how other insects on the milkweed plant could impact the monarch butterfly species. Read More About Senior studies insects’ impacts on monarch population
Eric Medenblik ՚21 conducts research in prep for career in medicine
Fulton, Illinois B.A in kinesiology with a double minor in chemistry and biology Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and length. What are your short and long-term plans after Cornell? After graduating from Cornell, I plan to enter medical school. I have dreams of entering the field of orthopedics and specializing in sports […] Read More About Eric Medenblik ՚21 conducts research in prep for career in medicine
Class improves environment through bioswale project
In just one block Cornell College Environmental Biology students have created a plan to reduce the campus’s impact on the environment. Read More About Class improves environment through bioswale project
Riries provide $3.5 million lead gift to Cornell athletics campaign
Scott Ririe '79 and Shelley Ririe are providing a $3.5 million lead gift to Cornell's Athletic and Wellness Facilities Project. Read More About Riries provide $3.5 million lead gift to Cornell athletics campaign
Taylor Cruz: Quiet leader
Junior track & field thrower Taylor Cruz is a typical involved Cornellian. She is a double major, competes in 2 sports, and is in numerous organizations. Read More About Taylor Cruz: Quiet leader
Midwest to the Pacific: Hosto explores fruit bats
Hosto's research will help provide information on actions that could be taken to save the Mariana fruit bat, which faces extinction. Read More About Midwest to the Pacific: Hosto explores fruit bats
One online course at a time
Cornell moved quickly to establish distance learning last March in response to the looming novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More About One online course at a time
Cornellians acting on climate change
Cornell is cutting energy use by 20%. Faculty are conducting federally funded climate change research. Students and alumni are contributing as well. Read More About Cornellians acting on climate change
Course welcomes COVID-19 experts into virtual classroom
Barbara Christie-Pope was faced with doing something she'd never done before—teach a biology class online—when she realized she had an opportunity. Read More About Course welcomes COVID-19 experts into virtual classroom
Cornell stockroom manager coordinates glove donation
Jana Klein, chemical stockroom manager in Russell Science Center, organized the donation of the college's unused gloves to support health care workers. Read More About Cornell stockroom manager coordinates glove donation
Dr. Perry Cook ’72, New York City: ‘End is not in sight’
On Friday Dr. Perry Cook ’72 reported that the coronavirus cases at his 650-bed hospital in Brooklyn had grown from 150 to 500 in-patients. Read More About Dr. Perry Cook ’72, New York City: ‘End is not in sight’