Politics News
Cornell welcomes new faculty
Cornell welcomed a number of new faculty members for the 2021–2022 academic year, including these six full-time faculty. Read More About Cornell welcomes new faculty
Goldberg guest column published in Des Moines Register
Cornell College Assistant Professor of American Politics Megan Goldberg was recently featured as a guest columnist in the Des Moines Register. Read More About Goldberg guest column published in Des Moines Register
Goldberg interviewed about Biden’s speech to congress
Assistant Professor of American Politics Megan Goldberg was interviewed by KCRG-TV9 following President Joe Biden’s address to congress. Read More About Goldberg interviewed about Biden’s speech to congress
Williams honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Cornell College's own Lauren Williams has been honored as Newman Civic Fellow. Read More About Williams honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Michael Hofmann ’93: Learning, applying, moving on
Denver attorney Michael Hofmann ’93 gained an unusual skill studying One Course At A Time: The ability to move quickly from one challenge to the next. Read More About Michael Hofmann ’93: Learning, applying, moving on
Cornell senior hired as local police officer
From walking the ped mall to driving a squad car on the streets of Mount Vernon and Lisbon, one senior is ready for the next steps in her career. Read More About Cornell senior hired as local police officer
Miranda Hall: Running on full
Junior Miranda Hall says being on the Rams cross country and track & field teams helps her stay organized and in good mental health. Read More About Miranda Hall: Running on full
Goldberg discusses election on IPR
Assistant Professor of American Politics Megan Goldberg shared her expertise on Iowa Public Radio’s “River to River” broadcast about the week in politics. Read More About Goldberg discusses election on IPR
Zackeree Kelin ’01: Fighting for the people
Zackeree Kelin '01 serves the public interest at Davis Kelin Law Firm, working toward systemic change so people receive equitable and fair treatment. Read More About Zackeree Kelin ’01: Fighting for the people
Iowa trivia’s biggest fan
Jessica Rundlett ’07, the State Historical Society of Iowa's special projects and outreach coordinator, is an Iowa trivia expert. Read More About Iowa trivia’s biggest fan
James S. Cutsinger ’75
Religious studies scholar and author James S. Cutsinger ’75 died Feb. 19, 2020, in Aiken, South Carolina. Read More About James S. Cutsinger ’75
![Professor of Politics and Women’s Studies Aparna Thomas was included in an article about the Oct. 22 presidential debate in The Lily, a publication for women by The Washington Post. The article, “Trump and Biden had a shot to speak directly to women during the debate. They blew it, experts say,” reads, in part: Aparna […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/athomas-600x400.jpg)
Thomas interviewed for The Lily
Professor of Politics and Women’s Studies Aparna Thomas was included in an article about the Oct. 22 presidential debate in The Lily, a publication for women by The Washington Post. The article, “Trump and Biden had a shot to speak directly to women during the debate. They blew it, experts say,” reads, in part: Aparna […] Read More About Thomas interviewed for The Lily
Arnold maps out election twists and turns
Junior Drew Arnold uses Block 2 to complete an independent study block to research and map out the significant events that have led up to this election. Read More About Arnold maps out election twists and turns
Election season revs up on campus
Cornell College students are finding ways to explore the democratic process as the country gets closer to Election Day, Nov. 3. Read More About Election season revs up on campus
Eddie Moore ’89: Leadership & Service Award citation & response
Eddie Moore ’89, sought-after diversity consultant, educator, author, and lecturer on social and racial issues, receive a Leadership & Service Award. Read More About Eddie Moore ’89: Leadership & Service Award citation & response
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
![Every class teaches an important lesson, but one particular Cornell College class challenged students on a whole new level. Meghan Yamanishi’s Block 7 class, Constitutional Law: The American System, took on a block-long simulation of three current Supreme Court cases, including Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California, better known as […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/constitution-3x2-600x400.jpg)
Constitutional Law course foreshadows DACA case outcome
Every class teaches an important lesson, but one particular Cornell College class challenged students on a whole new level. Meghan Yamanishi’s Block 7 class, Constitutional Law: The American System, took on a block-long simulation of three current Supreme Court cases, including Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California, better known as […] Read More About Constitutional Law course foreshadows DACA case outcome
Cornell elects four Trustees
The Cornell Board of Trustees has elected three new members—Marissa Czapla ’20, Stephanie Froehlich ’05, and George Krivo ’84—and reelected Francis Kao ’85. Read More About Cornell elects four Trustees
![As Chief of Staff for the New York City-based global intelligence and advisory firm Ergo, Katy Banks ’15 is focused on efforts to provide early intelligence and bold predictions on the future of COVID-19. Partnering with government officials, leading epidemiologists, policy makers, and economists, Banks and her colleagues at Ergo launched the COVID-19 Intelligence Forum […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cornellians-Respond_KatyBanks-600x393.png)
Katy Banks ’15: Providing early intelligence on COVID-19
As Chief of Staff for the New York City-based global intelligence and advisory firm Ergo, Katy Banks ’15 is focused on efforts to provide early intelligence and bold predictions on the future of COVID-19. Partnering with government officials, leading epidemiologists, policy makers, and economists, Banks and her colleagues at Ergo launched the COVID-19 Intelligence Forum […] Read More About Katy Banks ’15: Providing early intelligence on COVID-19
Dr. Garrett Feddersen ’08: ‘Look out for each other’
As director of emergency services for Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Dr. Garrett Fedderson ’08 implemented many changes as COVID-19 was discovered. Read More About Dr. Garrett Feddersen ’08: ‘Look out for each other’