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Caucus creates news coverage
The Iowa caucuses brought news crews to campus for coverage of the first-in-the-nation contests. Read More About Caucus creates news coverage
Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer
Sophomore English major Connor Kenney is preparing for a career as a writer—a writer who uses literature as a form of social activism. He’s considering entering the field of journalism after graduation to see how his writing chops intersect with the stories of the world. In preparation for that, he’s been learning as much as […] Read More About Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer
Students prepare for 1st-in-the-nation caucuses
The Iowa caucuses of 2020 are just about here, and people across campus are settling in on their candidate of choice. Read More About Students prepare for 1st-in-the-nation caucuses
Blake Rasmussen ՚05: Writing Magic
Blake Rasmussen ՚05 is editor of DailyMTG, an online news hub with daily updates on the game Magic: the Gathering. Read More About Blake Rasmussen ՚05: Writing Magic
Edgar Thornton III ’80: Bringing stability to international hot spots
As U.S. foreign service officers, Edgar Thornton III ’80 and his wife have accepted some of the most dangerous assignments available. Read More About Edgar Thornton III ’80: Bringing stability to international hot spots
Clifford Parker ’59
Longtime federal public servant Clifford J. Parker ’59 died at home in Fort Myers, Florida, on Aug. 9, 2019. He was 81. Read More About Clifford Parker ’59
Cornell grad works to eliminate nuclear weapons
Elissa Karim ’18 was prepared to put her politics major to use after graduating from Cornell College. It didn’t take long for her to secure a position as the development coordinator at Ploughshares Fund, a global security foundation working toward the elimination of nuclear weapons. Karim is passionate about the work she does. This passion […] Read More About Cornell grad works to eliminate nuclear weapons
Seeking justice, creating access to education
Leadership is the spot-on career insignia of political science Cornell College grad Tim Wynes ՚83. As a prosecutor in Missouri, he established a tactical team of police officers, social workers, and therapists to triage cases of sexual assault and other crimes against women and children. In short, Wynes saw a clear need and led a […] Read More About Seeking justice, creating access to education
Congressman shares insight from time of professorship
The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette published an article in which the reporter tells of the congressman’s time teaching politics at Cornell College. Read More About Congressman shares insight from time of professorship
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
Becoming a changemaker
Suleiman Shehu ՚19 wants to be an agent of change in his home country of Nigeria. The desire to see economic growth in Nigeria inspired his choice of majors—politics and religion. “I wanted to explore the underlying problems stopping economic development in Nigeria and also explore possible solutions,” Shehu says. In Shehu’s junior year, he […] Read More About Becoming a changemaker
Trousdale earns Gilman Scholarship to Argentina
Oliver Trousdale ’20 will spend the fall 2019 semester studying in Argentina with a $2,500 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. Read More About Trousdale earns Gilman Scholarship to Argentina
One day on the Hilltop: Aparna Thomas, professor
We follow Professor Aparna Thomas on campus for one day. Read More About One day on the Hilltop: Aparna Thomas, professor
Kromphardt featured for constitutional law expertise
Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics Chris Kromphardt was recently featured in a KCRG-TV9 news story titled “Advocates for and against abortion are watching new laws closely.” Read More About Kromphardt featured for constitutional law expertise
Kohl pursues opportunities after Cornell
Life after Cornell started with a year of service for Aubrey Kohl ՚17 who studied politics and history with a minor in Spanish. As an Americorps member, Kohl worked with City Year Boston to mentor and guide students within the schools. She provided academic and behavioral support to a classroom of 25 third grade students. […] Read More About Kohl pursues opportunities after Cornell
History grad’s successes stacking up
Thomas Cooke ՚15, a history graduate, left the Hilltop to work for the United States Senator Joni Ernst as a constituent service representative in her Davenport, Iowa, office. Four years later and Cooke is in his second year of study at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law (UT Law) and is clerking […] Read More About History grad’s successes stacking up
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
Cornell Fellowship opened doors
Aaron Reykdal ’06 was one of the first Cornell Fellows and credits the program with setting him on his career path. Read More About Cornell Fellowship opened doors
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
Hassell publishes book exploring primary elections
Professor Hans Hassell explore what's behind a primary election in his new book “The Party’s Primary,” published by Cambridge University Press. Read More About Hassell publishes book exploring primary elections