Nobel laureate Alexievich created her own literary genre

2015 Nobel Prize winner Svetlana Alexievich spoke at Statler Auditorium on Sept. 12 about her nonfiction techniques to capture many people's voices to produce historical narratives.

Engaged Cornell 2016 Faculty Fellows named

Twelve faculty members from seven departments have been named Engaged Cornell Faculty Fellows for 2016–17. The program supports faculty who do community-engaged teaching or research.

Homecoming showcases today's Cornell, Sept. 23-24

Cornell's Homecoming 2016, Sept. 23-24, will start with a bang – the popular fireworks and laser light show – and continue through a weekend of fun events for the university and area communities.

Grant applications for women in the life sciences due Nov. 7

The Schwartz Research Fund for Women in the Life Sciences is accepting applications, due Nov. 7, for two grants of up to $15,000 each.

All faculty, students, staff have voice in campus governance

Faculty, undergraduate students, graduate and professional students, and staff members are all represented and have a voice in university concerns through Cornell's shared governance system.

Popmaster Fabel teaches community to pop and lock

Jorge "Popmaster Fabel" Pabon led the first of five workshops this semester at the Schwartz Center in the popping style he’s famous for, electric boogaloo.

Cornell architecture programs retain top rankings

Cornell has retained its leading positions in the annual survey ranking top architecture programs, “America's Best Architecture and Design Schools 2017.”

Things to Do, Sept. 9-16, 2016

Events this week include the 2016 Cornell arts biennial, a concert kicking off a 'Technologies of Memory' series, a a reading by writer Joy Harjo, new and classic films, and jazz pianist Fred Hersch.

9/11 remembrance aims to 'build bridges of understanding'

Cornell will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks this Sunday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. on Ho Plaza in front of Willard Straight Hall. The ceremony is open to the public.