Faculty research group addressing monuments, heritage

A new podcast on “Unsettled Monuments, Unsettling Heritage,” launched in the spring, showcases the work of the Public Life fellowship group, part of the humanities-focused Radical Collaboration initiative.

New book explores maps as tools of political power

Maps are more than two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional terrain – they are also powerful political tools to control territory, as sociologist Christine Leuenberger explains in her new book.

Luce award will boost Southeast Asia grad studies

Cornell’s Southeast Asia Program has received a four-year, $275,000 Luce Foundation grant to strengthen graduate education in the field, working with National Resource Centers across the country.

Zero hunger in India is possible with diverse food system

A new report from the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition, has mapped opportunities for India to reduce hunger and improve overall nutrition by reorienting its agricultural policies in favor of more nutritious foods.

Kao weaves craft techniques with on-skin tech

New research pairs centuries-old craft techniques with cutting-edge technology to advance the research, design and fabrication of on-skin interfaces.

New book echoes conference on classics, media theory

A new edited volume, “Classics and Media Theory,” features work by participants in “Siren Echoes,” a media studies conference held at Cornell.

A&S alumnus establishes scholarship for Black students

A $1 million gift from Robert ’92 and Carola Jain to the College of Arts and Sciences will support Black A&S students with demonstrated need, and others who enhance Cornell’s diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Greg Page: cultivating art in the global backyard

Greg Page’s fascination with nature has informed his 40-year career as an artist and associate professor of art. Prints made with plants he’s collected from around the world make up his final faculty show.

Library gears up for curbside pickup, other services

The library has started offering services such as contactless curbside pickup and scanning and is planning other services and a possible phased reopening, in sync with the university community.