Ted Lowi, renowned political scientist, dies at 85

Theodore Jay Lowi, the charismatic Cornell professor of government whose seminal books became standards in political science discourse, died Feb. 17 in Ithaca, New York. He was 85.

Mathematical models predict how we wait in line, traffic

Jamol Pender, assistant professor in Cornell’s School of Operations Research and Information Engineering, collaborated with Cornell colleagues to determine how we choose which line to wait in.

Biology students highlight community service projects

Students shared their experiences with local community service as part of the Office of Undergraduate Biology's Service Leaders Showcase Feb. 9 in Corson Mudd Hall.

Shonni Enelow wins George Jean Nathan Award

Shonni Enelow, assistant professor of English at Fordham University, has won the 2015-16 George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism, administered by Cornell.

Einaudi Center launches dissertation development program

The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies will lead an effort to help doctoral students strengthen dissertation research proposals with support from the Social Science Research Council.

MFA graduate earns accolades for young adult novels

Two books by Lanre Akinsiku, a recent graduate of the Department of English's MFA program in fiction and a Cornell lecturer in English, earned top honors from the New York Public Library.

Faculty critique documentary 'I Am Not Your Negro'

Four College of Arts and Sciences professors gave brief talks before engaging in a Q&A session with the audience about the documentary, "I Am Not Your Negro" Feb. 8 on campus.

Cornell to join edit-a-thon of women, arts on Wikipedia

Cornell is once again participating in the Wikipedia Art + Feminism edit-a-thon, designed to improve coverage of women and the arts on Wikipedia, on Saturday, March 11.

PMA professor produces political cabaret Feb. 19

Sara Warner, associate professor of performing and media arts in the College of Arts and Sciences and recently named a Stephen H. Weiss Junior Fellow, produces a political cabaret in Ithaca Feb. 19.