College of Arts and Sciences

Trustees approve tuition and fees for 2011-12

The Cornell Board of Trustees approved an across-the-board tuition increase of $1,875 for all of the university's undergraduate students for the 2011-12 academic year. (Jan. 30, 2011)

From Rice Krispies to earthquakes, physicists unravel the mechanics of 'crackling'

Using magnets, Cornell researchers have provided new insights into the patterns created when things 'crackle.' (Jan. 26, 2011)

Mothering styles can predict adult relationships, study says

A new study finds that how you were cared for by your mother at 18 months predicts how you experience adult relationships. (Jan. 26, 2011)

Four on faculty named Weiss fellows

Cornell professors Harry Greene, Paul Sawyer, Robert Smith and Robert Thorne have been chosen for this year's Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellowships, the Cornell Board of Trustees has announced. (Jan. 24, 2011)

Light in Winter festival brightens a frigid weekend in Ithaca

The eighth annual Light in Winter Festival, Jan. 20-23, included comedy, a dinner for blindfolded guests, interactive exhibits and much more. (Jan. 24, 2011)

Ealick, Fox, Fuchs and Ganem are elected AAAS fellows

Steven Ealick, Thomas Fox '71, Provost Kent Fuchs and Bruce Ganem are among the 503 fellows elected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2010.

New Becker House dean listens to the voices of the present and past

As the new house professor-dean of Becker House, associate professor of history Ed Baptist will emphasize listening to students and sparking their intellectual curiosity outside the classroom.

Events help students see how liberal arts degrees can lead to careers in banking or journalism

The College of Arts and Sciences held two events in New York City recently to bring alumni and students together to discuss the kinds of careers liberal arts students can go into. (Jan. 20, 2011)

Five faculty receive NSF CAREER awards

Itai Cohen, William Dichtel, Tobias Hanrath, Eun-Ah Kim and Cynthia Reinhart-King are recent recipients of National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards. (Jan. 19, 2011)