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Biochemistry and molecular biology student inspired by faculty
Sometimes we dive into a new stage of our lives not fully aware of how transformative the journey itself will be and we end up feeling more confident and accomplished as a result. It’s the kind of story that inspires others to take a plunge in their own lives. It’s a Cornell story. It’s Danielle […] Read More About Biochemistry and molecular biology student inspired by faculty
Celebrating the sciences
With the cutting of a "DNA ribbon," Cornell dedicated Russell Science Center and celebrated the completion of its $35 million Science Facilities Project. Read More About Celebrating the sciences
KCRG-TV features Science Facilities Celebration
KCRG-TV9 attended the Science Facilities Celebration on Oct. 25 and produced a story about the new and renovated building projects. Read More About KCRG-TV features Science Facilities Celebration
Deaver ’13: Learning a language leads to greater empathy
Ryan Deaver ’13 says the beginning French he learned at Cornell gave him an edge when applying to the Peace Corps. Read More About Deaver ’13: Learning a language leads to greater empathy
Cornell College to celebrate completion of Science Facilities Project
Cornell College is celebrating the completion of its Science Facilities Project with a dedication ceremony and public tours during Homecoming Weekend 2019. Read More About Cornell College to celebrate completion of Science Facilities Project
Cornell College welcomes 9 new faculty
With the start of its 167th academic year this week, Cornell College welcomes not just students but nine new faculty members teaching a wide range of subjects. Read More About Cornell College welcomes 9 new faculty
Student-researchers explore Parkinson’s, Major depressive disorder
Zoe Randall and junior Sydney Meeker spent their summers researching diseases that impact millions of people for the Cornell Summer Research Institute. Read More About Student-researchers explore Parkinson’s, Major depressive disorder
Students on the news for monarch research
KCRG-TV9 produced a story featuring two of our summer research students discussing their work to understand the declining population of monarch butterflies. Read More About Students on the news for monarch research
Hard work, sweat, and achievements
Jillian Schulte ʼ19, a medical anthropology and ethnic studies double major with a biology minor, chose Cornell College for two major reasons: the close-knit community and the block plan. “Right when I arrived on campus, I fell in love with Mount Vernon, the campus, and the people,” Jillian said. “And, even though I came from […] Read More About Hard work, sweat, and achievements
Dogs, turtles, biology mix for Cornell summer research
Professor of Biology Andy McCollum and his three student researchers received some help this summer from a team of turtle-finding dogs. Read More About Dogs, turtles, biology mix for Cornell summer research
The Young and the Generous
We talked to 6 young and generous donors to Cornell College about why they give. Read More About The Young and the Generous
4 faculty complete  142 years of teaching
Cornell College is saying goodbye to four faculty, including the last professor who had taught here on the semester system. Read More About 4 faculty complete  142 years of teaching
In brief: Summer 2019
Photos of baby sea turtles, students in Adirondack chairs, and a dance concert; senior capstone topics; and Brendan Langmack '20. Read More About In brief: Summer 2019
Jeffrey Cardon emeritus citation, 2019
Emeritus citation for Jeffrey Cardon, professor of biology and chemistry from 1982-2019. Read More About Jeffrey Cardon emeritus citation, 2019
Build up your experiences
Mari Dettweiler ʼ19 is an environmental studies major with a focus in conservation biology and stats and a double minor in biology and English. She fell in love with the Hilltop on her first visit to Cornell College. “Everyone was very welcoming, and I felt like I would fit in perfectly,” Mari said. “As a […] Read More About Build up your experiences
CSRI researchers part of IPR story on turtle-seeking dogs
Cornell College Professor Andy McCollum and his summer research students were mentioned in an Iowa Public Radio story on dogs who locate ornate box turtles. Read More About CSRI researchers part of IPR story on turtle-seeking dogs
4 elected, 1 reelected to Cornell’s Board of Trustees
The Cornell Board of Trustees has elected four members—Stuart Gunn, Jessica Meis ’19, Scott Ririe ’79, and Kevin Weiss ’76—and reelected Thomas Durham ’77. Read More About 4 elected, 1 reelected to Cornell’s Board of Trustees
4 faculty complete 142 years of teaching
Cornell is saying goodbye to four faculty, including the last professor who taught here on the semester The four have a total of 142 years of teaching. Read More About 4 faculty complete 142 years of teaching
Built for the block: Russell Science Center
Cornell College’s first academic building designed for the block plan is changing the way sciences are taught on campus. Read More About Built for the block: Russell Science Center
Alumni at a Glance: Brett Janis ’14
Brett Janis ’14 has a superpower—research skills that may just alter biological medicine as we know it. Imagine if human blood did not need to be refrigerated and could be provided anywhere there is a need—the front lines of the battlefield, clinics in the least-developed countries, or long-distance spaceflights. It was Professor Craig Tepper’s Genetics […] Read More About Alumni at a Glance: Brett Janis ’14