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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
Research aims to understand the media’s political coverage
Professor of Politics Hans Hassell and Zach Stoll ’18 are working together on their Cornell Summer Research Institute project about political coverage in the news. Read More About Research aims to understand the media’s political coverage
De La Torre studying for a career in law
Jose De La Torre ’17 did his best to try everything Cornell College had to offer. His drive helped him earn degrees in both international relations and politics, hold leadership roles in a variety of student groups, hold two work-study positions, and study abroad. The ability to try things on the Block Plan helped him […] Read More About De La Torre studying for a career in law
Cornell professor finds link between immigration coverage, partisan identity
Studies are often conducted on how media messages impact individuals’ opinions, but very few have demonstrated how these messages shift political opinions and political identities of a larger group of people, until now. Read More About Cornell professor finds link between immigration coverage, partisan identity
The Gazette features Professor Hassell in presidential campaign story
Professor of Politics Hans Hassell was interviewed for an article in the Gazette called "Poli-sci professors note benefits, challenges from non-traditional campaign." Read More About The Gazette features Professor Hassell in presidential campaign story
Allin, Medina, and Bon Appétit honored by CDG
The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG) will recognize Professor of Politics Craig Allin as Citizen of the Year, Bon Appétit as Business of the Year, and Melinda Medina ’16 as an outstanding volunteer board member at its annual recognition event Aug. 16. The event will be held at the United Methodist Church community room beginning at 6:30 p.m. […] Read More About Allin, Medina, and Bon Appétit honored by CDG
Cornell College alumnus chosen to lead Minnesota Judicial District as chief judge
Cornell College alumnus John Guthmann ’76 has been selected by fellow judges to become chief judge of Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. Read More About Cornell College alumnus chosen to lead Minnesota Judicial District as chief judge
Professor Hassell talks Trump with Iowa Public Radio
Professor of Politics Hans Hassell was on Iowa Public Radio’s “River to River” on May 25. Hassell talked about the GOP unifying behind Donald Trump. The show is posted on the Iowa Public Radio website, along with an article. Read More About Professor Hassell talks Trump with Iowa Public Radio
Bill Clinton visiting Cornell College Jan. 28
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton will speak at Cornell College at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Richard and Norma Small Multi-Sport Center gymnasium. The Mount Vernon Get Out the Caucus Event with Bill Clinton is open to the public, and doors open at 1:15 p.m. RSVPs will be taken online. Bill Clinton’s appearance is part […] Read More About Bill Clinton visiting Cornell College Jan. 28
Carly Fiorina visiting Cornell College Jan. 20
U.S. presidential candidate Carly Fiorina will speak at Cornell College at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, on the Orange Carpet of the Thomas Commons. The Town Hall event is open to the public and is part of a presidential candidates visit series. Guest parking is available in the campus visitor lots, which can be seen on […] Read More About Carly Fiorina visiting Cornell College Jan. 20
Write-in candidate Johnson Pendleton ’87 visits Jan. 14
U.S. presidential write-in candidate and Cornell College alumna Cathy Johnson Pendleton ’87 will speak at Cornell at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in Shaw Lounge of the Thomas Commons. The Town Meeting event is open to the public and is part of a presidential candidates visit series. Pendleton is running as a Democrat. She is […] Read More About Write-in candidate Johnson Pendleton ’87 visits Jan. 14
Cornell will host Democratic, Republican caucuses
Cornell College students will be at the center of the U.S. democratic process on Feb. 1 as the college hosts precinct caucuses for both the Democratic and Republican parties during Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. Read More About Cornell will host Democratic, Republican caucuses
Politics courses steered Oeltjenbruns to judicial ambitions
There was never a question in Kelly Oeltjenbruns’ mind about whether she’d go to law school, and indeed, she’s going to Washington University’s top-tier law school this fall. Read More About Politics courses steered Oeltjenbruns to judicial ambitions
Politics course studies elections in real time
In Campaigns & Elections, students become completely immersed in the democratic process at the peak of election cycle. Read More About Politics course studies elections in real time
Kiflemariam studies and advocates for voting rights
Ariam Kiflemariam has found outlets for her interest in voting rights through internships, class projects, and a prestigious summer research opportunity at Duke University. Read More About Kiflemariam studies and advocates for voting rights
Kiflemariam named Ralph Bunche Summer Scholar
Ariam Kiflemariam, who is double-majoring in politics and ethnic studies, is one of 12 students who participated in the prestigious Ralph Bunche Summer Institute at Duke University this summer. Read More About Kiflemariam named Ralph Bunche Summer Scholar
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
Foreign policy course features depth and variety
David Yamanishi aimed for depth in his American Policy Course, focusing on a set of interesting case studies. Students also enjoyed a variety of learning opportunities, including three full-length films, a morning with a visiting Supreme Court expert, and a final research paper. Read More About Foreign policy course features depth and variety