Clarke, Brann explore 'Blacks and Jews in America'

Kenneth Clarke and Ross Brann led an April 18 event, “Blacks and Jews in America: A Conversation,” that considered the history of a complex relationship.

Actor, communicator Alan Alda to lecture, give workshops

Actor, director and writer Alan Alda will return to campus May 16-18 and will deliver a lecture on ways to effectively communicate science so anyone can understand it.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks explores roots of religious violence

Jonathan Sacks, professor, philosopher and former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, lectured on his most recent best-selling book, “Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence” April 20.

Four elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Four Cornell faculty members are among 213 national and international scholars, artists, philanthropists and business leaders elected new fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Work of undergrad researchers spans many fields

With a record-breaking number of students unveiling their research at the 31st annual Spring Research Forum, hosted by the CURB, the world’s future looks full of solutions.

Blinder: European Central Bank shifts with political winds

The European Central Bank now seems to be more embroiled in politics than almost any other central bank on the planet, according to Alan S. Blinder, Cornell’s 2016 Henry E. and Nancy Bartels World Affairs Fellow.

Rising seas puts Vietnam in climate change 'bull’s-eye'

Mike Hoffmann went to Vietnam for the first time in 47 years: On his first tour of duty, he was a 19-year-old U.S. Marine, and for the March 2016 trip, Hoffmann returned as an environmental scientist.

Nine projects receive undergrad engaged research funding

Nine faculty-led teams conducting research with undergraduate students have received Undergraduate Engaged Research Programs grants, administered by Engaged Cornell.

ISS supports 15 research projects, three conferences

The Institute for the Social Sciences is supporting 15 projects and three conferences through its biannual small grant program: $12,000 to investigators for research and $5,000 for conferences.