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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
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