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Cornell professors awarded $32,250 for Open Educational Resources
Five Cornell College professors have been awarded a total of $32,250 in grants to create and use Open Educational Resources (OER) in upcoming classes. Read More About Cornell professors awarded $32,250 for Open Educational Resources
Toussaint ’86 aids in providing PPE during pandemic
Tamra Thompson Toussaint's knowledge of legally compliant ways of breaking regulation roadblocks helped Georgia obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) and keep its citizens safe and healthy. Read More About Toussaint ’86 aids in providing PPE during pandemic
Meet the new dean: Ilene Crawford ’92 (long version)
Ilene Crawford ’92 will become Cornell’s vice president for academic affairs on July 1, the first in that role who studied One Course At A Time. Read More About Meet the new dean: Ilene Crawford ’92 (long version)
Meet the new dean: Ilene Crawford ’92
Ilene Crawford ’92 will become Cornell’s vice president for academic affairs on July 1, the first in that role who studied One Course At A Time. Read More About Meet the new dean: Ilene Crawford ’92
Cornell College hires Ilene Crawford ’92 as dean
Ilene Whitney Crawford, a 1992 graduate of Cornell College, has been hired as dean of the college effective July 1, 2020. Read More About Cornell College hires Ilene Crawford ’92 as dean
Ryan ’13 teaches and learns languages
If you ever find yourself in historic Santiago de Compostela, Spain, you might bump into Cornell College graduate Maggie Ryan '13. Read More About Ryan ’13 teaches and learns languages
Broadening your lens
For Jennifer Knox ՚14, there is one question that job interviewers never fail to ask her. Read More About Broadening your lens
Blair explores archaeological excavation research
Cornell College's Caleb Blair is taking a break from baseball and homework this summer to excavate Illinois woodland sites in search of artifacts. Read More About Blair explores archaeological excavation research
Wilson ’20 runs Athens Marathon during off-campus course
Cornell College's Julian Wilson '20 unexpectedly checked off a running milestone while traveling with his class in Greece for a classical studies course. Read More About Wilson ’20 runs Athens Marathon during off-campus course
9 new faculty to teach at Cornell College
A new academic year begins today at Cornell College, and the college welcomes nine new faculty members in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Read More About 9 new faculty to teach at Cornell College
Professor Venticinque examines ancient economy in new book
Cornell College Professor of Classics Philip Venticinque turns back the pages of time to examine the ancient economy in his newly released book “Honor Among Thieves.” Read More About Professor Venticinque examines ancient economy in new book
Summer research unlocks the world of Ancient Greece for virtual explorers
A Cornell College student and her professor are working together to create an interactive textbook. Read More About Summer research unlocks the world of Ancient Greece for virtual explorers
The Path of Prepared Uncertainty
This is the path of individuals who have excelled in a field that is arguably unrelated to their major. Read More About The Path of Prepared Uncertainty
2015-16 academic awards
Cornell College honored students with departmental and college-wide academic awards on Thursday, April 21. Congratulations on your achievements! Photos of the event can be seen on Flickr here. All college awards Phi Beta Kappa William Alexander Emily Andrulis Kenny Capesius Michelle Dougan Christopher Felt Elizabeth Flick Katie Gilbert Danya Lebell Phyo Lin Ruby Linkhart Christopher […] Read More About 2015-16 academic awards
Building a time machine to ancient Corinth
Classics Professor John Gruber-Miller is building a time machine. Read More About Building a time machine to ancient Corinth
Gruber-Miller elected VP of Classical League
Cornell College classical studies professor John Gruber Miller has been elected to a two-year term as vice president of the American Classical League. Read More About Gruber-Miller elected VP of Classical League
Donnellan earns Gilman scholarship
Cornell College junior Miranda Donnellan has earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State, and will spend the spring 2016 semester studying in South Korea. Read More About Donnellan earns Gilman scholarship
2014-15 academic awards
Cornell College honored students with departmental and college-wide academic awards on Thursday, April 23. Read More About 2014-15 academic awards
Venticinque published in journal Historia
Phil Venticinque, associate professor of classics at Cornell College, has an article in the latest issue of the journal Historia, a highly selective, well respected, and leading journal in the field of classics and ancient history. Read More About Venticinque published in journal Historia
Knox pursuing passion at dream school
Jennifer Knox '14 will fulfill her childhood dream of attending Oxford University, where she’ll study international relations. Read More About Knox pursuing passion at dream school