Slaves or not, Babylonians were much like us, says book

In a new book about Babylonian laborers of the 14th and 13th centuries, B.C., assistant professor Jonathan Tenney asserts that whether they were slaves or not, they lived in nuclear families. (Jan. 5, 2012)

College of Arts and Sciences offers six new minors

The College of Arts and Sciences offers new minors in classics, classical civilization, mathematics, history, physics and anthropology.

Blog wins Cornell-administered George Jean Nathan Award

The Cornell-administered George Jean Nathan Award went to a blog, 'The Feminist Spectator,' run by Jill Dolan, a Princeton professor. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Classicist is uncovering lives of ancient artists

Professor of classics and history of art Verity Platt is a lead researcher on the Ancient Lives Project, exploring the reception - often imagined - of classical poetry and art and their creators.

Library celebrates 100th anniversary of Chinese book gifts

One hundred years ago Hu Shih, Class of 1914, donated a collection of 300 Chinese books to Cornell Library to benefit future Chinese students' study. (Dec. 15, 2011)

Architecture students' Moscow trip inspires pavilion housing their memories

Architecture students went to Russia in October as part of a fall semester studio meant to inspire new ways of looking at culture, and completed projects including pavilions in Ithaca and Moscow.

Apparel design students stage semester-end fashion show

The Cornell Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design's end-of-semester show Dec. 6 featured fashion creations and group research posters.

Design students deliver new digs for local Head Start

Two design and environmental analysis classes collaborated to research, design and build full-scale furniture and play systems for a local Head Start program. (Dec. 12, 2011)

Theatre, Film and Dance announces new major in performing and media arts

A new major in performing and media arts in the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance will reflect new trends in the field and the collaborative spirit of the department's disciplines. (Dec. 12, 2011)