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Graduate Fellowship awarded to Nadel ’19
The annual graduate fellowships granted by the R.J. McElroy Trust was awarded to two students, one of whom was Cornell College’s Samantha Nadel ’19. Read More About Graduate Fellowship awarded to Nadel ’19
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
Kuo working toward solution to opioid crisis
Retirement has changed over the past couple of decades. More and more boomers, for example, are using retirement to pursue long-held passions or to launch entrepreneurial careers. Lawrence Kuo ՚74 is right in step with this boomer trend, and his passion has the goal of reducing deaths from opioid overdoses. “I am retired from the […] Read More About Kuo working toward solution to opioid crisis
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
No obstacle too great for surgeon
“Cornell was my foundation, plain and simple,” says Dr. Douglas Ramos ’77, plastic surgeon and a team doctor for Creighton University Athletics. Read More About No obstacle too great for surgeon
Teague named Small Distinguished Professor
Craig Teague, professor of chemistry at Cornell College, has been named the Richard and Norma Small Distinguished Professor for the 2019-20 and 2020-21academic years. Read More About Teague named Small Distinguished Professor
Strong receives grant for 3D printer
Professor of Chemistry Cindy Strong has received a joint grant for a new high-resolution resin 3D printer at each campus. Read More About Strong receives grant for 3D printer
Environmental Monitor magazine reports on Liberko’s research
An article published by the Environmental Monitor magazine takes an extensive look at research by Professor Charley Liberko. Read More About Environmental Monitor magazine reports on Liberko’s research
Classes begin in Russell Science Center
The Cornell College community experienced something on Nov. 26, 2018, that hasn’t happened in more than 40 years on campus. The college opened its first new academic building. Read More About Classes begin in Russell Science Center
Cornell College researchers study carbon dioxide capture
People across the world are studying climate change, and that body of research is expanding with the work of student-researchers at Cornell College. Read More About Cornell College researchers study carbon dioxide capture
Davis studies the process of perfecting lab experiments
Myiah Davis '20 is not just learning chemistry, she’s learning how other students learn chemistry for the Cornell Summer Research Institute. Read More About Davis studies the process of perfecting lab experiments
Researchers find new way of removing metal from water
Throughout the summer, you could often find Ben Hewson ’19 sharing his notes with Professor Charley Liberko in the chemistry lab during the Cornell Summer Research Institute (CSRI). Read More About Researchers find new way of removing metal from water
High school intern explores scientific research at Cornell
Professor Charley Liberko always has a lab filled with college students. Among the students, you’ll also find high school intern Mackenzee Albert. Read More About High school intern explores scientific research at Cornell
Professor Teague edits book: “Engaging Students in Physical Chemistry”
Cornell College Professor of Chemistry Craig Teague can now add “book editor” to his list of accomplishments as his book “Engaging Students in Physical Chemistry” is released. Read More About Professor Teague edits book: “Engaging Students in Physical Chemistry”
Team grows viruses to explore phage therapy
Marisa Flores ’19 had one goal in the lab—growing viruses. “The kind of virus we are growing is bacteriophage,” Flores said. “It attacks bacteria, and bacteria are abundant in the world. You could use it for something called phage therapy, which could help with staph infections, strep, all of that nasty stuff.” Marisa worked with Professor […] Read More About Team grows viruses to explore phage therapy
From first-gen to OB-GYN
Dr. Nakyda Dean ’08 trod a challenging path from being the first in her family to go to college to her career as an obstetrics and gynecology physician. Now she’s committed to helping others find their own paths to a career in medicine. “I grew up in a Chicago neighborhood where many of the kids […] Read More About From first-gen to OB-GYN
Research shows pottery provides link to the past
Broken pottery pieces might not look like much to the average person, but to Samantha Nadel ’18—they’re the key to understanding the past. Read More About Research shows pottery provides link to the past
Researchers hope colorful chemistry inspires students
Two Cornell College students are creating compounds, or dyes, and exploring how they react to changes in their environment. Read More About Researchers hope colorful chemistry inspires students
CSRI team searches for answers among yeast cells
Professor of Biology & Chemistry Jeff Cardon and Brett Krull '17 are researching how yeast cells decide how to use resources they get from the environment. Read More About CSRI team searches for answers among yeast cells
Chemistry researchers lend information to bigger study about medication and diet
Will Eastham '18, Jennifer Aguayo '18, and Aidan Litt '19 are working with Professor Jai Shanata for the Cornell Summer Research Institute. Read More About Chemistry researchers lend information to bigger study about medication and diet