Mellon awards $1.3 million challenge grant to Society for the Humanities

Cornell's Society for the Humanities has received a challenge grant of $1,330,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, contingent on a $2 million match. (Oct. 24, 2012)

Cornell, HathiTrust prevail in digital book copyright suit

A lawsuit that would have prevented university libraries from scanning and digitizing their books has been dismissed by a federal district court. (Oct. 22, 2012)

Leo Villareal's 'Cosmos' to glow at Johnson Museum

Artist Leo Villareal's light installation at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art will give viewers a constantly changing experience from vantage points on campus and the city of Ithaca. (Oct. 18, 2012)

'God of Carnage' explores parenting's dark side

A student production of the Tony Award-winning drama 'God of Carnage' will be staged at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 25-27. (Oct. 18, 2012)

Festival, conference to honor musicologist James Webster

Musicologists from universities across the U.S., Canada and Europe will honor James Webster on the occasion of his 70th birthday, at a Cornell conference and festival Oct. 26-28. (Oct. 17, 2012)

Latino Studies Program celebrates 25 years at Cornell

Cornell's Latino Studies Program, founded 25 years ago, offers an intellectual and interdisciplinary hub for students and faculty with intersecting interests. (Oct. 17, 2012)

Book examines women's roles in early Biblical history

Kim Haines-Eitzen's recent book 'The Gendered Palimpsest' reveals a layered history of early Christianity through an analysis of women's roles both in early Christian texts and text transmission. (Oct. 16, 2012)

Africana series explores freedom and democracy

A yearlong series at the Africana Studies and Research Center will explore freedom, citizenship and democracy with panels and guest speakers. The next events are Oct. 15 and Oct. 25. (Oct. 11, 2012)

Faculty member launches new performance group

Dance faculty member Byron Suber's newest project, combining dance with experimental video and music, will utilize the talents of students, local youth, community members and professionals. (Oct. 11, 2012)