Biblical scholar: Parables in Luke parallel Genesis stories

In his new book, Calum MacNeill Carmichael draws detailed parallels between the 14 parables unique to Luke’s gospel and Genesis stories about figures such as Jacob and Esau.

Language House opens to students learning ASL

Students who want an immersive on-campus experience with American Sign Language can now sign up to live in the Language House for the 2025-26 academic year.

Book plumbs AI’s potential to reinvigorate the humanities

In his new book, “Humanities in the Time of AI,” professor Laurent Dubreuil argues that the arrival of AI may present an opportunity to “re-create scholarship.”

New high-powered telescope reaches Chilean peak

After a long ocean voyage, the first major component of the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope has arrived at its final home: the Cerro Chajnantor mountaintop, more than 18,000 feet above sea level.

Admitted Class of 2029 channels passions into knowledge

Through volunteer work, research and advocacy, the 5,824 students admitted to the Class of 2029 reflect Cornell’s commitment to changing lives through public engagement.

Putting the Brakes on Bacterial Mobility: A New Approach to Fighting Disease

Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by disrupting the bacteria’s ‘motor,’ preventing it from spreading through the body.  

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Ecologist Jed Sparks elected AAAS Fellow

A current Cornell faculty member and an incoming professor have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. 

Five early-career professors win NSF development awards

Researchers studying novel traits in organisms and the fundamental understanding of extreme weather are among the five Cornell assistant professors who've received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.

French university honors Jonathan Culler for literary contributions

On March 26, the University of Paris 8 on March 26 recognized Culler for his contributions to literary and theoretical studies and his close ties with French intellectual movements.

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