Near Liberty Bell, public art lets freedom ring for US at 250

Part of Philadelphia's semiquincentennial celebrations, an interactive bell tower designed by Paul Ramírez Jonas invites visitors to reflect on the meaning of freedom.

Alumni college leaders explore the future of higher ed

The panelists considered three key issues facing colleges and universities: rapidly advancing technology; an altered relationship with the federal government; and an erosion of public trust in higher education.

Historical keyboard academy offers public events June 23-27

The Chamber Music Collective and Fortepiano Tech Academy highlight collaborative performance, rare repertoire, and hands-on training with eighteenth- and nineteenth-century instruments.

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Cornell professor co-hosts London Review of Books poetry podcast

‘Poetry and the Turning World’ will explore poetry as a guiding force for understanding work, technology, divorce, sex, weather, food and money.

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Buzzing in: Gilmer turns trivia love into ‘Jeopardy!’ moment

Laurel Gilmer, director of events for the Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences, battled against super-champion Tristan Williams on May 12 as a contestant on the TV game show “Jeopardy!”

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Jazz septet earns national DownBeat Magazine award

The Herbert Gussman Jazz Septet at Cornell has been recognized with a DownBeat 2026 Student Music Award in the category of Small Jazz Ensemble/Combo - College/Undergraduate Outstanding Performance

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A&S seniors celebrate their extraordinary journeys

As the class of 2026 graduates in Arts & Sciences, we celebrate their extraordinary journeys. 

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Announcing: Love in a Time of Allegory

In his new book, Art faculty Nicholas Muellner looks for ways to move forward in life and creative practice while surrounded by the crises and complexities of our current cultural moment.

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Faculty excellence in teaching and advising honored with 2026 awards

Annual A&S teaching and advising awards celebrate the dedication, generosity and enthusiasm of instructors who reach beyond expectations to benefit their students. 

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